Process Engineer

LM Wind Power / GE; Barneveld; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

Travel allowance

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

Stoneridge seeks a Production Process Engineer to lead the introduction of new products into mass production, optimize workflows, and ensure manufacturability, quality, and efficiency in a reliable, scalable production environment.

You will collaborate with production and quality teams, develop assembly instructions, and drive continuous improvement using Lean practices, PFMEAs, control plans, and root-cause problem solving.

Qualifications

• MBO or HBO in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools: SPC, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and Control Plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.
• Dutch language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the introduction of new products into mass production, ensuring manufacturability, repeatability, production efficiency, and cost targets.
• Develop and maintain clear assembly work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.
• Optimize production processes, assembly sequences, tooling, and machine configurations to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain QA mechanisms, including PFMEAs and Control Plans, integrating quality into processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve flow using Lean practices.
• Support maintenance and reliability through inspections, calibrations, and 8D problem solving.

Skills

Automotive Core Tools

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

MBO or HBO in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

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

Job description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off‑highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

Objective

As a Production Process Engineer, you will play a key role in developing efficient, repeatable, and cost‑effective manufacturing processes. You will optimize production workflows by creating clear assembly manuals, configuring production equipment, and ensuring processes are designed for manufacturability, quality, and operational efficiency. Working closely with production and quality teams, you will help drive continuous improvement and support the delivery of high‑quality products in a reliable and scalable production environment.

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.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Technical vocational (MBO) or bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools, including SPC, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence, negotiate, and build effective relationships.
• Proactive, confident, and solution‑oriented approach, able to drive improvements and gain buy‑in from stakeholders.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.
• Dutch language skills are a plus but not required.

What we offer

• Salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Full‑time employment of 40 hours per week.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Travel allowance: 23ct per kilometer, one way, up to a maximum of 50 km.
• CAO: Metalektro HP Retirement: PME (Pensioenfonds Metalektro).
• WIA: WIA floor, WGA gap and additional insurances in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
• PAWW: Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.
• Holiday days: 27 days per year (full‑time).
• ATV: 13 days per year (full‑time).

Join the company that’s driving the global transportation industry! Stoneridge is seeking highly‑motivated individuals to be part of our talented team that creates and delivers technology solutions to customers in the transportation industry worldwide. We offer a challenging but rewarding environment with global opportunities. Our diverse workforce contributes to our ability to better serve our customers by offering greater creativity, collaboration, and productivity.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.