Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands
Senior Industrialization and Manufacturing Process Engineer with extensive experience operating at Principal Engineer level within high-tech manufacturing environments. I have led the introduction and scale-up of manufacturing systems from technical specification through supplier selection, build phase, qualification and release to stable high-volume serial production. My role bridges engineering, suppliers, and production, ensuring that new equipment not only meets requirements, but performs reliably under real manufacturing conditions. Across multiple international environments (Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand, Vietnam), I translate complex product and process requirements into robust manufacturing solutions, supporting CAPEX investments, process validation, and ramp-up to full-scale production. In parallel, I focus on process optimization and performance improvement, applying structured problem solving and data-driven methods to reduce variation and improve quality, yield and throughput. I am known for a strong analytical mindset, persistence, and attention to detail, combined with the ability to step back and maintain a helicopter view on complex processes. This allows me to identify risks, interactions, and correlations that are not always immediately visible, and to solve problems others struggle to resolve. At the same time, I take a hands-on and pragmatic approach, balancing technical depth with practical implementation. I am comfortable challenging issues, acting as a bridge between disciplines, and supporting engineers through coaching and knowledge sharing. My working style is structured, and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. I adapt easily in international environments, value different perspectives, and collaborate effectively across cultures. Key results include: • Industrialization and scale-up of production processes to ~40 machines (€500k-€750k each) • Reduction of laser process reject from 9% to 0.8% (~€1M annual savings) • Structural cost savings (~€450k annually) through process optimization • Long-term improvement of process capability across multiple production lines Core expertise: Industrialization • Equipment Engineering • High-Volume Manufacturing • Process Optimization • Laser Processing • Grinding • Deburring • 8D • PFMEA • DOE • SPC • CAPEX Definition • Engineering Change Management
• Applied deep expertise in laser processing, deburring, inspection, assembly operations. Optimized parameters and coordinated improvement actions to structurally reduce variation, increase robustness and quality. • Delivered ~€450k annual cost savings through optimization of the deburring process. • Executed and led complex 8D problem-solving cases across multiple production areas. • Coordinated 500+ Cpk characteristics, increasing compliance from 87% to 100% over 4 years. Acting as the primary Statistical Process Control reference within production. • Applied PFMEA, PRDFM and Engineering Change Request (ECR) to strengthen process stability, prevent recurrence and perform process change impact analysis. • On-call Escalation Management: Participated in a 24/7 on-call rotation to provide expert support for critical system escalations, ensuring swift resolution of complex issues • Prepared and delivered performance reviews to management and customers, contributing to process strategy and parameter decisions. • Member of the International Production Network (IPN), coaching and training engineers in Vietnam and aligning global process standards. • Collaborated with Asian customers to analyze process performance, present technical findings, and align on optimization initiatives.
• Introduced and scaled new manufacturing processes to ~40 production machines (NL & Vietnam). • End-to-end responsibility for industrialization, including preparation: CAPEX definition, specification & procurement, execution: build phase & project management, commissioning: validation & release, stabilization: production ramp-up & scale-up to high-volume production. • Applied advanced manufacturing knowledge in laser & mechanical finishing processes, inspection and assembly to ensure stable mass production. • Led cycle time and reject reduction initiatives with measurable business impact. • Achieved reject reduction from 9% to 0.8% of a laser process within 12 months (~€1M annual cost savings) through structured analysis, parameter optimization, and process control. • Worked directly with Asian customers to analyze data, present technical solutions, and support decision-making.
• Optimized production processes to increase yield and reduce variability. • Conducted structured root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions. • Established data-driven monitoring practices supporting capability improvement.
• Responsible for performance and stability of high-volume production lines. • Supported implementation of new equipment and process improvements. • Monitored KPIs and implemented corrective actions within a multicultural manufacturing environment.