Bruker is a leading global manufacturer of analytical measurement systems for the life and material sciences. For more than 60 years, Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions have empowered scientists to study living things and substances at the molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. Working closely with its customers, Bruker drives innovation, productivity and customer success in molecular research in life sciences, pharmaceutical applications, microscopy, nano-analysis and industrial applications.
Today, more than 7,500 employees in over 90 locations on all continents are working on solutions to these challenges. Bruker continues to expand its extensive product and solution offerings, its broad installed base and its reputation with customers. As one of the world's leading analytical instrument companies, Bruker continues to strive to fully meet the needs of its customers and to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical challenges.

• Lead the day-to-day assembly operations (including warehouse and planning) in close collaboration with manufacturing engineer, purchasing, and the test field.
• Lead, coach and develop the assembly team into a high-performing customer-centric operation.
• Manage the assembly budget and track performance metrics to ensure assembly efficiency.
• Recruit (together with operational manager) and train new hires for establishing a highly qualified team
• Develop assembly capacity and assembly plan according to demand capacity
• Ensure a safe work environment and ensure all accidents, incidents are thoroughly investigated and resultant actions (training, procedures…) completed in a timely manner
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives in the assembly area + warehouse and collaborate in process improvement projects with all adjacent functions.
• Form a close relationship with the on-site product development team and support new product development and introductions, together with Manufacturing Engineer.
• Form a close relationship with Team Lead Testfield to realize common goals, e.g. shipping and revenue target

The Team Lead Assembly collaborates closely with the Manufacturing Engineer Assembly in their daily business and long-term projects (New Products Introduction) and works closely with other cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

• Affinity for technology and have a thorough understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes, production methods, ideally in X-Ray domain.
• Strong situational leadership skills
• Coaching and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer focus
• Planning insights
• experience in relevant software (e.g., ERP systems) is a plus

Education and experience

Bachelor in technical or quality field, or equivalent

Min. 4 years in production, assembly, manufacturing or quality, preferable as team leader or equivalent

Fluent in Dutch and English