Process Engineer

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

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 of the position

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.

Characterization of activities

• 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 with colleagues and customers.
• Proactive, confident, and solution-oriented professional who can 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.
• Experience in programming Siemens PLCs in TIA Portal is a plus.

What We Offer

• Salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Travel allowance home-work: 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 WGA gap 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 on an annual basis (full-time).
• ATV: 13 days on an annual basis (full-time)