Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Process (Papendrecht, NL)

Qabird; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 58,039 - 69,519; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross salary up to €5.715 per month

40 paid holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Travel allowance

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Processes to join the team at Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht. You will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient production of landing gear components by focusing on honing, grinding, and polishing operations.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within a safety-critical aerospace environment. A degree in a related engineering discipline is required, along with knowledge of Lean processes and quality models.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace.
• Knowledge in honing, grinding, polishing, and benchwork techniques.
• Ability to influence and build trust in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement materials and process methods from concept to production.
• Provide technical support for process definition and troubleshooting.
• Improve efficiency and product quality in production processes.

Skills

Surface finishing techniques

Manufacturing engineering

Lean processes

Quality system models (ISO 9000, AS 9100)

English fluency

Education

Degree in mechanical or materials science

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Processes

We are looking to strengthen the Manufacturing Engineering team at Fokker Landing Gear, located in Papendrecht, and for this reason, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Materials & Processes for the Surface Treatment team.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at our multi-technology manufacturing campus in Papendrecht, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and seamless production of landing gear components by focusing on the processes of honing, grinding, polishing and benchwork operations. Your contributions will directly support the delivery of unique projects that prioritize the safety of everyone who relies on our products in flight.

What You'll Do

• Be responsible for the implementation of materials and process methods and solutions, from original concept through to full production readiness, including manual and precision finishing operations such as honing, grinding, polishing, and benchwork.
• Deploy and sustain these processes with a high degree of process capability, utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate robust and repeatable performance.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing development and production integration, including hands‑on process definition, optimisation, and troubleshooting of honing, grinding, polishing and benchwork operations. Resolve issues pertaining to internal and vendor quality.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert in precision finishing and bench operations, supporting production activities with the goal of improving efficiency, product quality, surface integrity, and reducing non‑conforming parts.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems by exemplifying a safety‑first mind‑set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Hold responsibility for the technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.
• Utilise root‑cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce or eliminate non‑conformances.
• Deliver measurable, metrics‑driven results in line with operational and programme goals.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co‑workers.
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge and/or practical experience in surface finishing techniques, including honing, grinding, polishing and benchwork, within a safety‑critical or tightly regulated manufacturing environment (preferably in aerospace); experience in closely related precision material removal or finishing processes is also acceptable.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably with some experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Degree in a related engineering discipline, such as mechanical or materials science.
• Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation.
• Proactive, flexible and process‑oriented.
• Working knowledge of Lean processes and practices.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO 9000, AS 9100 or D1‑9000.
• Quality‑driven and strong documentation/reporting skills.
• Fluency in English, both in writing and speaking.

What We'll Offer

• A gross salary up to €5.715 per month, based on the CAO Metalektro (salary scale K) and depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 40 paid holidays for full‑time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• A working environment in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.