Production Engineer in the Netherlands

The role

As a Production Engineer, you contribute to securing, developing, and further improving the production process. The Production Engineering department forms a staff department of production and supports the securing of the entire manufacturing process. Additionally, Production Engineering is an important partner in the development teams regarding manufacturability. In addition to participating in the development teams for new products, very interesting rationalization projects are also in the pipeline due to our enormous growth plans. In short, a very varied position in which you can apply both your theoretical and practical knowledge and are in very close contact with colleagues in the workshop as well as the other engineering departments.

• Thinking along and advising regarding manufacturability;
• Technical point of contact for production technology problems;
• Analyzing and solving production technology problems;
• Assisting in setting up and maintaining work instructions;
• Assisting in the development and/or improvement of processes and production equipment such as molds and tools;
• Contributing to investment projects regarding new production equipment;
• Assisting in the startup of new projects in production;
• Contributing to securing and improving quality;
• Drawing up specifications for required production tooling;
• Technical support for Development teams, NPI, and Work Preparation.

Your strength

You are an expert in the field of production techniques, and specifically welding and/or robotic welding. You enjoy working in a team and love being the link between different departments such as engineering, NPI, and production. Furthermore, you possess:

• Good analytical skills, which you apply to work in a problem-solving manner;
• A completed HBO degree (Mechanical Engineering or similar);
• Experience with industrial manufacturing and engineering techniques in mechanical engineering is a plus;
• Knowledge and experience in the field of production system development;
• Knowledge and experience in the field of SPC and Lean-6 sigma is a plus.

Working at VDL Konings means working at an innovative, entrepreneurial company where 'strength through collaboration' is central. We attach great value to a collegial, pleasant working atmosphere. In addition to challenging work with growth opportunities and great colleagues, we also offer you:

Has your interest been piqued and do you meet the profile? Then we would love to receive your CV and motivation for this vacancy!

A valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. The VOG must be applied for and handed over before employment can begin.

Recruitment agencies are not appreciated in response to this vacancy.