Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gross salary between €3,500 and €5,500 per month

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Papendrecht seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth production processes and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and 1 to 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering. A strong understanding of LEAN processes and machining backgrounds is critical. The position offers a salary range of €3,500 - €5,500 monthly along with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 to 7 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Familiarity with machining processes (milling, mill-turn, boring, honing) and/or surface treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing development.
• Resolve vendor schedules and quality issues.
• Utilize root cause analysis to reduce non-conformities.
• Manage tooling and production planning.
• Deliver measurable improvements aligned with goals.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Implement Lean initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

LEAN processes

Root cause analysis

Relationship building

Documentation skills

Knowledge of hard metals

Machining processes

Education

Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive)

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

• A gross salary between €3,500 and €5,500 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 - and on his mobile [phone].