Manufacturing Engineer

KVE; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KVE seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge engineering and production, turning composite designs into repeatable, scalable processes. You will design tooling, define curing cycles and RTM parameters, and bring processes to serial production while maintaining aerospace-grade quality under EN9100 guidelines.

You will work closely with technicians on the shop floor to create clear work instructions and deploy standard processes, supporting safe, efficient production and a culture of continuous

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes (prepreg, RTM, compression moulding).
• Knowledge of GD&T in a composite production environment.
• Ability to design and optimise tooling and define manufacturing process parameters.
• Comfortable communicating with engineers and shop floor technicians.

Responsibilities

• Develop composite parts and production processes.
• Validate manufacturability and quality through testing.
• Work closely with technicians on the shop floor.
• Participate in industrialisation and ramp-ups.

Skills

Composite manufacturing experience

GD&T knowledge

Process development

Shop floor communication

Problem solving by testing

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

At KVE, we will create the conditions that enable you to realize your full potential. We will do so by providing support, training and opportunities to further develop your talents in a stimulating and inspiring composite environment. You'll see your development work turn into real composite products used in the field. Learning, experimenting, prototyping, qualifying and building, not just designing and handing off.

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who...

is ready to bridge engineering and production, turning composite designs into repeatable, scalable and technician-friendly manufacturing processes. Your goal: making sure our composite products can be built efficiently, consistently and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll join a dynamic engineering team where your ideas have a direct impact on production. In this role, you will:

Develop composite parts and production processes

• Design and optimise tooling to manufacture composite parts
• Define and validate manufacturing process parameters (curing cycles, RTM, compression moulding)
• Bring manufacturing maturity up to FAI and serial production

Validate manufacturability and quality through testing

• Define and execute Qualification Test Plans to ensure performance and safety
• Prepare sample panels, coupons and prototypes
• Coordinate tests, microcuts, DSC, mechanical, NDI to demonstrate compliance with specifications
• Write Qualification Test Reports

Work closely with technicians on the shop floor

• Take part in prototype or first article manufacturing, in close collaboration with shop floor technicians
• Create clear Work Instructions and Process Standards that are easy to use in production
• Turn process knowledge into visual, step-by-step guidance

Participate in industrialisation and ramp-ups

• Define and deploy standard processes and reliable, safe tooling for consistent, scalable production
• Help transition work instructions from paper to digital
• Help strengthen the safety culture at KVE

Throughout your work, you’ll apply and respect our EN9100 quality system, ensuring every deliverable meets aerospace-grade standards.

• Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes: prepreg, RTM, compression moulding
• Design skills in Solidworks and/or Catia
• Know-how in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in a composite production environment
• Enjoy being on the shop floor as much as behind a CAD or Excel screen
• Have a structured and curious mindset, you solve problems by testing, improving and validating
• Communicate easily with both engineers and technicians
• Have knowledge of EN9100 as a plus
• For Dutch nationals, we even offer the opportunity to work "in the field" with our products as a military reservist.

Ready to take off?

We only consider complete applications (resume + answered questions).

Not quite sure if you meet the profile requirements? Apply anyway, and we’ll work together to see if there’s a match.

Third-party applications in response to this job posting are not appreciated.

Please note: Currently, we do not offer visa sponsorship or a relocation allowance for this position.