Production Engineer

Industrialization Engineer

Function

We are looking for an Industrialization Engineer to strengthen the Tools and Process Engineering Team. As Industrialization Engineer you will play a critical role in the transition of new products from development into mass production. From the start of the project, you will be part of a project team to follow the introduction of new products (NPI), setting up and optimizing manufacturing processes, define and develop tools/machines that are required to produce the new products. The role requires a hands-on approach, a deep understanding of the manufacturing processes and the ability to work cross-functionally with designers, quality engineers, line supervisors, production operators, supply chain, ….

Key Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction (NPI):
  • Collaborate with design engineering teams (worldwide) to ensure that new product designs are manufacturable at scale.
  • Perform design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for (automated) assembly (DFA/DFAA) analysis on new products and processes to ensure the design is fit for mass production
  • Follow up alfa, beta and zero series
  • Monitor production runs to identify and resolve any issues that may affect product quality or schedule adherence.
  • Work closely with quality team and production team to ensure that all products meet required standards before moving to full-scale production.
  • Create draft work instructions.
  • Develop and deliver training for operators on new processes, equipment and products.
  • Ensure training of repair technicians and maintenance team.

• Process and tool development:
  • Design, develop and implement new manufacturing processes to produce new products.
  • Define, develop, order, build and install assembly tools and/or machines/test systems
  • Maintain detailed documentation of all processes/tools, changes and improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies.
  • Create/define maintenance, calibration and process control instructions for the developed tools and processes

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, improve product quality and reduce cost.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
  • Provide ongoing support to production teams (typically 2nd level) to troubleshoot issues and ensure process adherence.

Working conditions

You will have a variety of tools & methodologies at your disposal:  Creo, 3D printers, proto-workshop, worldwide suppliers. You will be part of a team of young and more seasoned engineers who will support you to get you up to speed as soon as possible.

Your profile

• You have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent by experience     

• Relevant experience in mechanical design and production processes
• You have knowledge of:
  • Creo, or similar CAD software package
  • Experience in machine & product design
• You gain energy from creating and implementing creative and innovative solutions
• You can handle multiple tasks/projects in parallel, sometimes changing in priorities
• You are positive, assertive and you have a “can do” mentality
• You always challenge the status quo
• You communicate fluently, both written and spoken, in English and Dutch