Process Engineer

Vaisala; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaisala is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering and Support team at the Instrument Factory in Vantaa, Finland, with Helsinki location on the same site. You will help develop manufacturing processes through Lean, Continuous Improvement, data analytics, digitalization, and AI-enabled tools, close to production.

You will work across production, engineering, quality and automation to drive safety, quality, delivery performance and cost efficiency, developing work instructions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong interest in Lean manufacturing and CI.
• Fundamental understanding of Lean principles and tools.
• Analytical mindset with comfort working with data and digital tools.
• Structured problem solving approach and curiosity about AI.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations and help secure manufacturing continuity.
• Drive and participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support implementation of product, process and production changes.
• Analyze production data and factory metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Develop and improve work instructions, process documentation and standard work.
• Support quality deviation handling and investigations.
• Collaborate with operators, team leaders, quality and engineering functions.
• Promote safety, quality and standardized ways of working on the factory floor.
• Explore opportunities to use data, automation and AI-enabled tools in areas such as data analysis and process improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Data analysis

Digital tools

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Automation/Production Engineering

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

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Process Engineer

Location: Helsinki, FI

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering and Support team at our Instrument Factory at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working close to production and wants to develop manufacturing processes through Lean, Continuous Improvement, data, digitalization, and emerging AI-enabled tools.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

• See world-class high-tech manufacturing up close and contribute directly to production performance and customer satisfaction
• Put Lean and Continuous Improvement principles into practice in a high-mix manufacturing environment with diverse products and customer requirements
• Work across production, engineering, quality, new products, automation, data and digital development, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn and grow
• Explore how data, automation and AI-enabled tools can support process engineering, problem solving and smarter ways of working
• Join a role where your improvements can move quickly from an idea to something visible on the factory floor

What's your role?

You will be part of our Process Engineering and Support team, working closely with production and other factory support functions. Your work will combine hands‑on production support with longer‑term process development. You'll gain broad exposure to manufacturing while contributing to safety, quality, delivery performance and cost efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support daily production operations and help secure manufacturing continuity
• Drive and participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities
• Support implementation of product, process and production changes
• Analyze production data and factory metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support fact-based decisions
• Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem solving
• Develop and improve work instructions, process documentation and standard work
• Support quality deviation handling, containment actions and investigations
• Collaborate closely with operators, team leaders, quality, engineering and other factory support functions
• Promote safety, quality and standardized ways of working on the factory floor
• Explore opportunities to use digital and AI-supported tools in areas such as data analysis, process improvement, documentation and everyday problem solving

What will you bring?

We are not looking for someone who already knows everything. We are looking for someone with a strong engineering mindset, curiosity and motivation to develop.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Industrial, Mechanical, Automation, Production Engineering, or similar
• Interest in Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and structured problem solving
• Basic understanding of Lean principles and tools, for example 5S, waste reduction, flow and standard work, gained through work experience, studies, projects or internships
• Good analytical skills and an interest in working with data and digital tools
• A structured and logical approach to solving problems
• Curiosity towards AI and emerging technologies and an interest in learning how they can support engineering and manufacturing. Previous AI expertise is not required
• Willingness to work hands‑on and close to production in a factory environment
• Good communication and collaboration skills, in English
• Interest in manufacturing safety and quality