Head of Manufacturing & Industrialization
Core
Lead the transition from pilot line to full production at manufacturing partners in China, acting as the critical link between Amsterdam design/engineering and the factory floor.
Role type
Senior IC Quality & Manufacturing Ramp-Up Manager
Builds
Hardware products (energy storage/power electronics) transitioning from prototype to volume production
Domain
Hardware manufacturing, Energy storage, Power electronics
Required skills
Manufacturing ramp-up planning, Quality system implementation (ISO 9001/IATF 16949), Project management, Supply chain risk management, DFM/DFA resolution, Root-cause analysis (8D/CAPA), Supplier qualification
Preferred skills
Electronics/electromechanical hardware background, Experience with contract manufacturers in Asia
Technologies
PPAP, APQP, SPC, BOM management, Control plans
Responsibilities
Run prototype and pilot builds with first-article inspections, Manage transition of documentation (BOMs, drawings, work instructions) to shop-floor execution, Build and implement quality management systems for production, Track and report ramp-up status, risks, and quality metrics to leadership, Qualify and manage relationships with contract manufacturers and component suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
