Process Engineer – Machining

Fom Industrie; Cattolica; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to join a structured工业

Professional growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Job summary

Fom Industrie is seeking a dedicated Process Engineer – Machining to join the Process Engineering & Industrialization Department in Cattolica. You will develop and improve machining processes to increase safety, quality, efficiency and standardization across production.

As part of cross-functional teams, you will support the industrialization of new products, introduce new equipment, and lead continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Management Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in Process Engineering, Industrialization, or Manufacturing Technology roles.
• Knowledge of machining processes and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• English knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise machining processes for safety, quality, cost and efficiency.
• Design production equipment and tooling with external suppliers.
• Install, test and commission new equipment and solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement through Lean (5S, SMED) and flow optimization.
• Define and disseminate process standards, instructions, and visual management.
• Collaborate with Production and Supply Chain to define requirements.
• Support industrialization of new products and ensure manufacturability.
• Monitor process performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Mechanical or Management Engineering degree

Technical diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial fields

Tools

3D CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work location: Cattolica (RN)
Employment type: Permanent contract.
Applicable collective bargaining agreement: Metalworking Industry National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL).
Indicative salary range: Gross annual salary of €35,000–€45,000, determined based on experience, skills and level of autonomy in the role.

This job opportunity is open to all candidates, in compliance with current legislation on equal opportunities, inclusion and non-discrimination.

Fom is looking for a Process Engineer – Machining to join the Process Engineering & Industrialization Department.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of machining processes, with the aim of increasing safety, quality, efficiency and standardization of production processes.

The role involves close collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Technical Department, Quality and Maintenance, supporting process industrialization, the introduction of new equipment and the implementation of continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimize machining processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in terms of safety, quality, costs and efficiency.
• Design production equipment and tooling, coordinating their development and manufacturing with external suppliers.
• Manage the installation, testing and commissioning of new equipment and production solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives through the application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies (5S, SMED, optimization of production flows and layouts).
• Define, update and disseminate process standards, operating instructions, Visual Management systems and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Production and Supply Chain to define production requirements and optimize department organization.
• Support the industrialization of new products, ensuring their manufacturability and integration into existing processes.
• Monitor process performance and propose improvement actions.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering or equivalent, or technical diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial fields combined with significant experience in the role.
• At least 3 years of experience in Process Engineering, Industrialization, Continuous Improvement or Manufacturing Technology roles, preferably in the metalworking or machining sector.
• Knowledge of machining processes and the main manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies (5S, SMED, Visual Management and process standardization).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Analytical, problem-solving and work organization skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with different company functions.

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Experience in the design of production equipment.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of English.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a structured industrial environment focused on innovation.
• Involvement in projects aimed at developing and improving production processes.
• Professional growth opportunities and ongoing training.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.