Production Engineer

Tipper Tie Technopack GmbH; Glinde; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel in Glinde is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer / Mechanical Engineer to optimize and maintain our clip production processes. You will model machine parts in SolidWorks, update drawings, and drive automation projects on the shop floor with operators and mechanics.

Located on-site in Glinde, you will collaborate closely with production, quality and sales to ensure equipment meets market needs and maintains high hygiene and uptime standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background (Mechanical/Industrial/Automation).
• Hands-on experience with industrial machinery and production lines.
• Strong 3D CAD experience with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization and maintenance of production equipment and processes.
• Design and update machine parts and convert old/hand drawings into 3D models.
• Drive process improvements, automation and innovation projects.
• Act as a technical bridge between production, operations, quality and sales; ensure alignment with market/customer needs.
• Role is almost 100% on-site in Glinde, collaborating on the shop floor.

Skills

SolidWorks

Production equipment

Process optimization

German fluency

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Industrial / Automation)

Job description

We're Hiring: Production engineer Location: JBT Marel - Glinde Employment Type: Full-Time, onsite Department: Prepared Foods – Tipper Tie Lead the Future of Work at JBT Marel Do you think feeding the world is a worthwhile goal? Our people do! The Tipper Tie location in Glinde is a key innovation and production hub dedicated to delivering advanced closure and packaging solutions for the global food processing industry. At its core, the site specializes in high-performance clipping machines, consumables, and integrated automation systems designed to ensure product safety, consistency, and efficiency across applications such as meat, poultry, dairy, and plant-based products. Driven by continuous innovation, the Glinde team focuses on developing smart, reliable solutions that enhance production throughput while reducing waste and operational costs. By combining precision engineering with customer-centric design, Tipper Tie enables food processors to streamline operations, maintain the highest hygiene standards, and rapidly adapt to evolving market demands. The added value lies in delivering end-to-end solutions—from equipment and clips to service and digital support that optimize performance, maximize uptime, and help customers bring high-quality, secure products to market faster and more sustainably.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Production Engineer / Mechanical Engineer who will:

• Optimize and maintain our existing production equipment and processes
• Design and update machine parts and convert old / hand drawings into proper 3D models
• Drive process improvements, automation and innovation projects
• Act as a technical bridge between production, operations, quality and sales, ensuring our products and capabilities match market and customer needs
• The role is almost 100% on‑site in Glinde, working very closely with operators and mechanics on the shop floor.

What You’ll Do

In this role you are the technical backbone of our clip production in Glinde. You turn old machines and hand drawings into modern, efficient, well‑documented equipment. You spend your time where the action is – directly in production with operators and mechanics – and use your mechanical know‑how and SolidWorks skills to improve machines, reduce waste, and prepare our site for the next generation of automation and products.

Typical daily to‑do’s

• Be on the shop floor, talk with operators/mechanics, understand issues and ideas
• Analyze downtime, scrap and bottlenecks and define concrete improvement measures
• Use SolidWorks to model and update machine parts and convert old/hand drawings
• Plan and support modifications and upgrades of existing presses and equipment
• Evaluate and implement automation/innovation ideas with internal and external partners
• Align with quality and sales so that machine capabilities match customer and market needs
• Document changes and ensure that drawings and technical data are always up to date

What You Bring

We encourage each of our 12,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcoming new colleagues from all walks of life.

• Have an engineering degree (or equivalent technical background), for example: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation / Electrical Engineering
• Located in or near Glinde
• Hands‑on experience with industrial machinery / production lines
• Strong experience with 3D CAD specifically SolidWorks (or similar)
• Ability to design and modify machine parts and assemblies
• Experience with production/industrial machinery (maintenance, improvement, or design)
• Able to analyze and improve production processes (productivity, quality, waste reduction, uptime)
• Fluent German (daily communication with operators, mechanics, and internal stakeholders)

Nice to Have

• Experience with: Presses and forming of aluminum or similar metal‑forming processes
• Automation / robotics and integration of such systems into production lines
• Project management with external engineering firms, machine suppliers, or automation partners
• Food processing / food packaging industry (understanding of sector‑specific requirements)
• Experience in modernizing old machines and drawings (e.g., converting hand drawings to 3D models, upgrading legacy equipment)
• Exposure to continuous improvement methods (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma – even at a basic level)
• Ability to support quality with simple fixtures or devices to speed up measurements and checks

Why Join Us?

We are the kind of people who find purpose in creating things. Our mission is to transform the future of food by creating a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Being the world leader in advanced food processing solutions, we’re in the unique position to make it happen–but we need individuals with diverse perspectives and skills to help us get the most out of this opportunity. There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at JBT Marel.

You can expect:

• Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business
• An environment of trust and respect with space to explore and fail
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture with international cooperation
• Continuous learning through our advanced learning platform, with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu language learning
• All the tools you need to succeed: laptop, iPhone, and a fully equipped home office
• An environment built on trust and respect, with room to explore, learn, and even fail
• To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.

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While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.