Manufacturing Development Engineer – Lean, Travel

Valmet; Lapua; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet seeks a Development Engineer to advance manufacturing processes across Lapua and Tampere pressure part sites. You will work with production teams and development experts to drive continuous improvement, LEAN activities, and new capabilities integration.

The role requires hands-on development on the factory floor and regular travel between Lapua and Tampere to ensure alignment and steady progress on optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment with understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out development projects that support pressure part manufacturing strategy.
• Supporting production flow with continuous improvement processes and waste reduction follow-up.
• Identifying and implementing new manufacturing opportunities and capabilities in own manufacturing and subcontracting when feasible.
• Facilitating new concepts and manufacturability in upstream and downstream value chain.
• Securing stability of development by process descriptions and improvements with cooperative teams.

Skills

Lean principles

Manufacturing experience

Education

BSc in Industrial Engineering

MSc in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Valmet seeks a Development Engineer to advance manufacturing processes across Lapua and Tampere pressure part sites. You will work with production teams and development experts to drive continuous improvement, LEAN activities, and new capabilities integration.

The role requires hands-on development on the factory floor and regular travel between Lapua and Tampere to ensure alignment and steady progress on optimization initiatives.