As an Electronics Production Engineer, you play a key role in turning advanced aerospace designs into real, high-performance UAV systems. In this position, you earn up to €4,900.- gross per month, receive travel allowance, benefit from pension, and start directly with a contract at the hiring company. Ready to work on cutting-edge defense technology? Apply now!

Manpower is looking for an Electronics Production Engineer for a company in Hengelo.

As Electronics Production Engineer, you stand at the core of engineering, production, and quality. You ensure that every electronic subsystem used in advanced UAV platforms meets the highest standards of reliability, manufacturability, and military-grade compliance. Your key responsibilities include:
Production engineering & cross-functional collaboration

• Act as the technical interface between Electronics Design, Avionics, Propulsion, Integration, and Production
• Support Procurement on component selection, obsolescence, supplier assessments, and technical feasibility
• Align with Quality teams to define, implement, and validate testing protocols

Product reliability & compliance

• Ensure electronic systems comply with DO-160, MIL-STD and high-reliability aerospace environments
• Support qualification and acceptance testing for assemblies and subsystems
• Lead FMEA, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions during production issues

Testing & validation

• Develop and oversee electronic test procedures for components, boards, and full systems
• Define and validate test setups, equipment, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure documentation meets aerospace standards, including AS9100 traceability

Continuous improvement & hands-on support

• Provide direct technical support to Production and Integration teams
• Drive improvements in processes, documentation, standardization and lessons learned
• Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and operational reliability

What you get

• Gross salary from €3,900.- to €4,900.- per month
• Travel allowance according to the employer’s policy
• Full-time position of 40 hours per week
• Direct contract with the employer

Our client is reshaping the future of defense with highly advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The organization focuses on developing cutting-edge aerospace systems that combine speed, precision, and technological innovation. Teams work in a high-tech international environment, where engineering excellence and mission-critical performance come together. The workplace is dynamic, fast-growing, and driven by innovation, with specialists from around the world collaborating on next-generation aerospace solutions.

We cannot provide additional information about this organization at this stage. More details will be shared with you during the next steps of the application process.

Working hours
The working hours in this fulltime role are during day shifts.

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• At least three years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing, testing, integration, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of electronic components, circuit design, and system integration
• Familiarity with military/aerospace standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD, IPC, AS9100 (required for documentation and testing)
• Experience with qualification, reliability testing, and failure analysis
• Solid communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Fluency in English due to international engineering collaboration
• Located in the Netherlands near Hengelo, or willing to relocate
• Availability of 40 hours per week

Soft skills

• Proactive, structured, and hands-on
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
• Able to translate complex engineering issues into clear actions
• Quality-driven and precise

Ready to shape the future of aerospace? Apply today and Manpower will contact you within two working days!

For questions, feel free to call or text Sanna van der Heide – 06 5128 9551 📞