Manufacturing Engineer I (Surface Treatment)

SABCA; Brussel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SABCA in Brussels is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive industrial choices, optimize part design, define production means and select processes. You will implement manufacturing processes, study workstations, and validate production for series manufacturing.

You will analyze changes in customer demands, propose improvements, manage costs, and support capital investments while ensuring quality, safety and environmental standards in a fast-moving aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, preferably aerospace.
• Fluent in French and/or Dutch; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new products and be responsible for industrial choices: optimize part design, define production means, select manufacturing processes.
• Implement manufacturing processes (SAP routings, technical documentation, control sheets, define tooling requirements).
• Study and improve workstations (ergonomics, layout, and safety conditions).
• Optimize and validate production for series production.
• Dimension production means and cycle times, validate operational times, and manage transfers to subcontractors as needed.
• Participate in PFMEA (Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis).
• Propose improvements for equipment testing and validation procedures.
• Analyze changes in customer demands and their impact on manufacturing process definitions.
• Analyze deviations and propose corrective actions while ensuring costs, quality and deadlines.
• Proactively initiate activities to reduce costs and variation through SPC.
• Participate in investment projects to optimize manufacturing and testing processes.
• Support the creation of strategic roadmaps by proposing and justifying capital investments.
• Prepare quotations for new project tenders.
• Ensure proper operation of surface treatment line through programming and control systems.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

Are you one of those people who look up to the sky every time a plane passes by?

Space holds no more secrets for you than it does for science?

Environmental and technological challenges are among those you wish to tackle?

Come join Sabca and play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace inside a company with more than 100 years of existence.

We are experts in designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers.

In Brussels, we have our Structural and Mechatronics Engineering offices, where all our new programs begin and our workshops are equipped with modern machines that produce complex metallic assemblies for aircraft and space launchers as well as advanced Thrust Vectoring Systems for space launchers.

Mission:

• Participate in the development of new products and be responsible for industrial choices: optimize part design, define production means, select manufacturing processes
• Implement manufacturing processes (SAP routings, technical documentation, control sheets, define tooling requirements, etc.)
• Study and improve workstations (ergonomics, layout, and safety conditions)
• Optimize and validate production for series production
• Dimension production means and cycle times, validate operational times, and, if needed, manage transfers to subcontractors ensuring success
• Participate in the execution of PFMEA (Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis)
• Propose improvements for equipment testing and validation procedures
• Analyze changes in customer demands and their impact on manufacturing process definitions
• Analyze deviations and propose corrective actions while ensuring compliance with costs, quality, and deadlines within your scope of responsibility
• Proactively initiate activities to reduce costs and variation through statistical process control (SPC)
• Participate in investment projects (technical innovations) to optimize manufacturing and testing processes
• Support the creation of strategic roadmaps by proposing and justifying capital investments (machines, tooling, calibration, factory)
• Prepare quotations for new project tenders
• Ensure the proper operation of the surface treatment line through the programming, configuration and optimisation of the control systems governing production equipment.

You are also responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with the EN9100 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard
• Performing rigorous self-checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of the work
• Transferring your skills and knowledge to new team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support
• Managing confidential data and situations
• Complying with safety, health, and environmental rules
• Reporting risks and applying procedures to prevent incidents

Profile:

Education / Experience:

• Education: You hold a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Desired experience:
• You have 3 to 5 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, ideally in the aerospace sector.

Competencies:

• Soft Skills:
• You are constantly focused on improving performance and delivering quality service to production teams
• You demonstrate a data-driven, analytical, and solution-oriented approach
• You can prioritize tasks and manage multiple objectives simultaneously
• You show rigor, autonomy, and organizational skills
• You are able to innovate, develop, communicate (services, shop floor), and deploy processes ensuring capacity and robustness
• You work efficiently in a team and demonstrate collaboration
• You demonstrate openness and dialogue to understand your interlocutors’ challenges
• Technical: Knowledge of industrial programming and the management of automated systems controlling production equipment.
• Languages: You communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in French and/or Dutch.
• IT skills:
• You are proficient in standard office tools (MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• You have initial experience with an ERP system (ideally SAP)
• Knowledge of CAD software (e.g. CATIA V5, SolidWorks) is an asset

So, What's in it for you?

Experience!

Gain new experience to thanks to the full range of services we offer to the civil, space and military aviation markets as well as to the commercial

Unmanned Autonomous Systems (drones). Our activities include designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers for

customers and partners belonging to the elite of the aerospace industry.

Excitement!

Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and research and technological development feed off each other.

Sabca collaborators have their passion and their know-how as common denominator.

Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of the culture we value and that lead us to success.

Challenges!

Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures.

Be part of the pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions inside our division dedicated to drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on board low-carbon aircraft.

Contribute to the environmental and technological challenges of the century. Play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace.

Be ready for take-off!

"This position is subject to specific regulatory requirements (export control and/or security clearance). Employment, as well as access to the relevant information and systems, is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required authorizations, in accordance with applicable regulations. By submitting your application, you agree to cooperate in good faith and to provide all necessary, complete and accurate information in this regard"