Manufacturing Engineer | Papendrecht

WFS PRO BV; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning) to join an Integrated Product Team and drive smooth production deliveries for high-tech landing gear components.

You will analyze production characteristics, manage L1/L2 non-conformities, define temporary instructions, and push for NC approval while continuously improving processes through Lean and Zero Defect Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in product/process introduction and industrialization.
• 3–7 years in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive, or related field.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building within a global org.
• LEAN and quality systems knowledge (ISO9000/AS9100).
• Familiarity with machining and surface treatments (strict requirement).

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions while complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing development and integration.
• Resolve issues related to vendor schedules and quality.
• Utilize root cause analysis and CAPA to reduce non-conformities.
• Oversee tooling and production planning using Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM).
• Manage product development, first article development, configuration changes, and build processes.
• Deliver measurable improvements aligned with Operational & Program goals.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

Skills

LEAN processes

ISO9000/AS9100

Industrialization

Root cause analysis

Vendor coordination

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Lean initiatives

Education

Engineering degree

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!

Over het bedrijf

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.

Over de functie

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, preventive 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.

Wie ben jij?

• Experience in product/process introduction (industrialization) and production process improvements.
• 3 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.

Interesse?

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]