Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean, PLC & Automation

Stoneridge; Barneveld; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

Travel allowance

Pension PME

WIA insurance

PAWW insurance

27 vacation days

13 ATV days

Full-time 40 hrs/week

Job summary

Stoneridge in the Netherlands is seeking a Production Process Engineer to drive efficient, repeatable, and cost‑effective manufacturing processes. You will create clear assembly manuals, configure production equipment, and ensure processes are designed for manufacturability, quality, and scalability.

You will lead new product introductions, develop work instructions, optimize sequences, and establish quality controls (PFMEAs, Control Plans).

Qualifications

• MBO technical vocational or HBO bachelor in engineering/manufacturing.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Automotive Core Tools: SPC, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred; Dutch language a plus.
• Experience programming Siemens PLCs in TIA Portal is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new products into mass production, ensuring manufacturability, repeatability, production efficiency, and cost targets are achieved.
• Develop and maintain clear assembly work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.
• Optimize production processes, assembly sequences, tooling, and machine configurations to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance mechanisms, including PFMEAs and Control Plans, while integrating quality standards into manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by reducing downtime, improving process flow, implementing Lean practices, and developing more efficient production methods and tooling.
• Support production equipment maintenance and reliability through inspections, calibrations, troubleshooting, repair coordination, participation in 8D problem-solving teams, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Communication

Problem solving

Education

MBO or HBO in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Siemens PLC (TIA Portal)

Automotive Core Tools (SPC, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans)

Job description

Stoneridge in the Netherlands is seeking a Production Process Engineer to drive efficient, repeatable, and cost‑effective manufacturing processes. You will create clear assembly manuals, configure production equipment, and ensure processes are designed for manufacturability, quality, and scalability.

You will lead new product introductions, develop work instructions, optimize sequences, and establish quality controls (PFMEAs, Control Plans).