Manufacturing Engineer

Uitzendbureau; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 39,060 - 61,380; Full time

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Job summary

Een toonaangevend bedrijf in de luchtvaarttechniek in Papendrecht zoekt een Manufacturing Engineer. In deze rol ben je verantwoordelijk voor het verbeteren van productieprocessen en het ondersteunen van manufacturing development. Je dient ervaring te hebben met industriële engineering, en kennis van machinale en oppervlaktebehandelingsprocessen is vereist. Dit bedrijf biedt een competitief salaris tussen de €3500 en €5500 per maand, evenals voordelen zoals een pensioenregeling en een collaboratieve werkomgeving.

Qualifications

• Ervaring met hardmetalen is vereist.
• Kennis van machinale processen en/of oppervlaktebehandelingsprocessen is een vereiste.
• Uitstekende documentatie- en rapportagevaardigheden.

Responsibilities

• Ontwikkel technische oplossingen voor complexe problemen.
• Lever technische ondersteuning voor productieontwikkeling.
• Los issues met leveranciersschema's en kwaliteit op.
• Implementeer Lean-initiatieven voor procesverbetering.

Skills

Ervaring in product/proces introductie

1 tot 7 jaar ervaring in Manufacturing Engineering

Houding van invloed en relatieopbouw

Kennis van LEAN processen

Vloeiend in Engels

Education

Een diploma in Engineering (Luchtvaart, Mechanica, Automotive)

Job description

Vacaturebeschrijving

Flying is the second greatest thrill known to people, landing is the first.

Are you ready to play a key role in the production of high-tech landing gear components?

At Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht, they are expanding the Manufacturing Engineering team and looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help ensure seamless production processes. If you thrive in a high-tech environment and want to contribute to the safety of aviation, this role is perfect for you!

About the company

Fokker Landing Gear specializes in the design, development, production, and assembly of landing gears and related systems. They also focus on repair and reassembly of existing systems. Their work supports world-renowned aircraft, including the Apache combat helicopter, the F‑35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, and the NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

About the job

As a Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning), you will be a crucial member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring smooth operational deliveries. You will be responsible for analyzing production characteristics, managing Level 1 (L1) non‑conformities, defining temporary production instructions, and preparing dispositions for Level 2 (L2) non‑conformities. Your goal? Advancing to a Non‑Conformity (NC) approver role while continuously improving production processes.

Your responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems, ensuring compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing development and integration for production.
• Resolve issues related to vendor schedules and quality.
• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective actions to reduce non‑conformities.
• Oversee the implementation of tooling and production planning using Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) methodologies.
• Manage product development, first article development, configuration changes, and build process implementation.
• Deliver measurable, results‑driven improvements aligned with Operational & Program goals.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

Who are you?

• Experience in product/process introduction (industrialization) and production process improvements.
• 1 to 7 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• A degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive, or related field).
• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills within a global organization.
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and quality systems (ISO9000, AS9100, or D1‑9000).
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Knowledge and experience with hard metals;
• Familiarity with machining processes (milling, mill‑turn, boring, honing) and/or surface treatment processes (heat treatment, plating, shot‑peen, NDI) is a strict requirement.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Preferred

• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills within a global organization.
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and quality systems (ISO9000, AS9100).

What's in it for you

Joining Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, means working in an innovative, international environment with a strong legacy in aircraft manufacturing. You will benefit from:

• A gross salary between € 3500 and € 5500 per month, based on CAO Metalektro and experience.
• Pension scheme and travel allowance according to CAO Metalektro.
• A collaborative environment where engineering excellence is at the heart of what they do.
• Opportunities for career growth and personal development.

Interested?

Ready to take off with us? WFS PRO is managing the recruitment process for this role. Apply now and become part of an engineering team that shapes the future of aerospace manufacturing! If you have additional questions please reach out to Niels Kloostra, he's available via [e-mail] and on his mobile [phone]

Salarisomschrijving

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Vaardigheden

• Er is geen minimale opleiding vereist
• Je beheerst Engels