Job added on: 22 October 2026

Team Lead High-Tech Assembly Eindhoven

Team Lead High-Tech Assembly Eindhoven

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Manufacturing environment
Leadership
People Management

Are you an experienced team leader with a passion for technology and high-tech manufacturing? Do you enjoy coaching people, improving production processes and ensuring that complex technical products are assembled to the highest standards? Then this could be an interesting opportunity for you.

For our client in the Eindhoven region, we are looking for a Team Lead High Complex Assembly to lead a team of operators in a high-tech production environment. You will be responsible for the daily performance of your team, ensuring that production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

You will work closely with the Group Lead and supporting departments to keep production running smoothly and continuously improve the way the team works.

What will you do?

As a Team Lead, you will be present on the production floor, guiding your team and ensuring that daily activities are carried out effectively. Your responsibilities include:

  • Leading, coaching and motivating a team of operators.
  • Assigning tasks and responsibilities to achieve daily production targets.
  • Monitoring safety, quality, output and efficiency throughout the shift.
  • Identifying and resolving operational issues on the shop floor.
  • Ensuring that products are assembled according to quality standards and work instructions.
  • Coordinating with planning, work preparation, engineering and quality departments.
  • Monitoring team performance and providing feedback to employees.
  • Supporting onboarding, training and the development of team members.
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing initiatives such as 5S.
  • Ensuring clear communication between shifts and with other departments.

This is a hands-on leadership role in which you combine people management with a strong focus on operational performance and continuous improvement.

What do we look for?

  • At least 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including experience in a leadership or coordinating role.
  • MBO-4, HBO or a bachelor’s degree in a technical or industrial engineering field, or an equivalent level of experience.
  • Experience leading, coaching or coordinating employees in a production environment.
  • A hands-on mentality and the ability to take ownership of daily operational challenges.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop team members.
  • The ability to analyse production performance, identify deviations and implement improvements.
  • A structured way of working, with a strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Good command of the English language.
  • Willingness to work in a two-shift system.

Experience in high-tech manufacturing, complex assembly, mechatronics or machine building is an advantage.

What do we offer?

  • A gross monthly salary of €3,400–€5,000, depending on experience, excluding holiday allowance and shift allowance.
  • A 14.4% shift allowance for working in a two-shift system and 5,9% ADV allowance on top of your basic gross salary
  • 25 vacation days per year.
  • A personal development plan and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Career opportunities across different functions and projects.
  • Free access to the gym and free lunch and dinner.
  • A company iPhone, laptop and other necessary tools.

Our client is a high-tech company based in the Eindhoven region that develops and manufactures advanced technologies for a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, medical technology, energy and mobility.

By combining engineering, electronics and manufacturing expertise, the company develops innovative solutions that contribute to technological progress around the world.

Within the production environment, multidisciplinary teams work closely together to manufacture complex technical products. Quality, teamwork, continuous improvement and personal development are key elements of the company culture.

Niels Kloostra
Managing Consultant

+31 (0)6 30 75 46 66
n.kloostra@xelvin.nl

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