Process Engineer

Function

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising, stabilising and further automating our CNC production of engineering plastics and composites. You will work closely with the production team and spend time on the shop floor to make processes more efficient, more reliable and of a higher quality.

Your responsibilities:

• Optimising CNC processes (turning and milling) in terms of quality, cycle times and efficiency.
• Analysing and resolving technical process issues on the shop floor.
• Developing and implementing automation solutions.
• To provide technical support to production and inspection.
• Supporting the launch of new products and prototypes (NPI).
• Working with operators and CAM programmers.
• Drawing up and keeping work instructions and process documentation up to date.
• Initiating and monitoring continuous improvement and Lean projects.

You’ll be working in a high-tech production environment where precision, innovation and continuous improvement are key.

Profile

For this role, we are looking for a technically skilled and hands-on Process Engineer who enjoys contributing ideas on how to improve production processes. You are analytical, keen to learn and feel at home in a production environment.

Your profile:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanics or a similar technical qualification.
• Preferably experience in a production environment.
• An interest in CNC machining (turning and/or milling).
• An interest in automation and process optimisation.
• Analytical, pragmatic and keen to be out on the shop floor.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with operators and colleagues.
• Basic knowledge of programming (e.g. function block diagrams or C/C++).
• Basic knowledge of electronic and pneumatic control systems.
• Experience with CAD software (such as Fusion 360) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies would be an advantage.

You are someone who tackles technical challenges with enthusiasm and is constantly looking for ways to make processes smarter, more stable and more efficient.

Organisation

This company specialises in the manufacture and machining of components made from high-quality plastics and composites for demanding applications. They have been in business for over 35 years and now employ around 25 staff. Their speciality lies in the precision machining of engineering plastics using CNC milling and turning techniques. They work for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and the food industry.

Offer

You will be working in a technical production environment where you will be given a great deal of responsibility and scope to take the initiative. As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising and further automating CNC production, thereby having a direct impact on the quality and efficiency of the processes.

We offer you:

• A competitive starting salary ranging from €3,000 gross to €3,500 gross, depending on your experience.
• Net expense allowance.
• Eco-vouchers.
• Group and hospitalisation insurance.
• The possibility of an additional bonus if there is no sick leave.
• A great deal of autonomy, variety and responsibility.
• Opportunities to develop yourself further and progress within the organisation.