Production Technician Hengelo

Join our client in Hengelo and help shape the future of autonomous flight! We are looking for a skilled UAV Mechanical/Electronic Production Technician to be part of an innovative team. You'll work on cutting-edge UAV systems, from assembly to maintenance, ensuring top quality and performance. With opportunities to grow in the fast-evolving aerospace industry, this is your chance to make a real impact. Apply now!

Manpower is looking for a Production Technician for a company in Hengelo.

As a UAV Mechanical or Electronic Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in producing, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of UAV systems. Your tasks include fabricating components from materials such as sheet metal, composites, and electronic parts, as well as assembling and integrating mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. You will follow engineering drawings and quality guidelines to autonomously check and ensure components meet specifications.

Identifying and fixing defects, conducting system tests, and troubleshooting are essential parts of the job. You will also document processes, repairs, and modifications. Additionally, you will look for opportunities to improve efficiency in manufacturing processes and work closely with engineers and other team members to optimize production. Compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols is critical in all stages of the manufacturing process.

This role requires hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and a focus on continuous improvement to ensure UAV performance and reliability.

What’s in it for you

• Gross salary between €3,200.- and €3,700.- per month 
• Reimbursement of travel costs
• Full-time job of 40 hours a week 
• Direct contract with our client

You are going to work in a company that is pioneering the future of autonomous flight systems, blending cutting-edge innovations in airframes, turbojet engines, flight software, and AI to redefine aerospace as we know it. Their mission spans from subsonic to hypersonic speeds, with applications across civilian and defence sectors. As they expand across Europe, their quest for excellence continues.

We can’t give you any more information about the organization. When you have progressed in your application, we’ll be happy to share more information with you.

Working hours
The working hours in this position are from Monday to Friday during regular office hours.

• Education and professional training in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Metalwork Technology, Mechatronics, or related fields
• High school diploma or equivalent with proven relevant experience or certification may suffice for some positions
• At least two years of proven experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the aerospace or unmanned systems industry and/or aircraft maintenance (LMA A or B), repair, and overhaul
• Understanding of quality control systems
• Familiarity with UAV platforms, components, and subsystems
• Knowledge of flight control systems, avionics, navigation systems, communication systems, and payload integration
• Understanding of health & safety standards, environmental regulations, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations related to aerial military vehicles
• Proficiency in English; Dutch language skills are highly valued
• Availability of 40 hours per week 

Do you meet the job requirements and are you interested in this position? Apply today and Manpower will contact you within two working days