Lead Electrical Assembly – Destinus – Hengelo

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What You’ll Do

  • Lead day-to-day electrical assembly operations on-site, ensuring all systems are built to spec and on schedule
  • Interpret wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and technical drawings with precision
  • Build, route, and install harnesses, power distribution systems, connectors, and sensors in UAV platforms
  • Ensure quality at every stage – perform inspections, tests, and troubleshoot issues on the spot
  • Develop and maintain assembly procedures and work instructions for repeatability and clarity
  • Coordinate with production, mechanical, and avionics teams to ensure seamless integration
  • Train and mentor electrical assembly technicians – raise the bar, push for excellence
  • Collaborate with engineering to resolve design feedback and implement improvements from the shop floor
  • Own safety and compliance in electrical operations – zero shortcuts, zero compromises

What You’ll Need

Must-Have

  • MBO level 4 diploma in a relevant technical discipline, with a focus on engineering or manufacturing.
  • 10+ years of experience in a similar role within aerospace manufacturing or a related industry.
  • Solid hands-on experience in electrical assembly or integration in aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar high-tech industries
  • Strong knowledge of wire harnessing, crimping, soldering, routing, grounding, and electrical testing
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Experience leading or supervising small technical teams on the shop floor
  • Comfort working with tools, test equipment, and troubleshooting instruments
  • Familiarity with ESD procedures and safety standards in electrical builds
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluent in English – Dutch is a plus

Who You Are

You’re hands-on, head-on, and fully in the game. You don’t sit in an office and delegate – you lead from the floor. You thrive in fast-paced builds and love being at the heart of production, where decisions and execution happen in real time. You’ve got sharp eyes, steady hands, and the confidence to make things happen. You care about quality, own your work, and take pride in powering systems that are pushing the limits of flight.

Why Join Us?

  • ✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
  • ✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
  • ✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
  • ✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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