Process Engineer (Manufacturing)

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Zoetermeer; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Zoetermeer is seeking a Process Engineer (Manufacturing) to work with production teams to enhance process reliability and reduce recurring issues. The role blends shopfloor problem solving with project-based improvements, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/MSc in Food Technology or Mechanical Engineering, with 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong root-cause analysis, and fluent Dutch and good English. This on-site position runs for 1 year.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Food Technology or Mechanical Engineering
• 1–3 years in production/manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with continuous improvement and root-cause analysis
• Fluent Dutch and good English

Responsibilities

• Improve safety, quality, performance and process reliability in production
• Collaborate with operators and team leaders on the shopfloor to identify and solve issues
• Coach teams on documenting disruptions and downtime; drive improvement projects
• Lead investigations into deviations; identify root causes and preventive actions
• Represent department in projects to ensure production and quality requirements are met
• Support department manager and cover responsibilities during absence

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Dutch language

Education

BSc in Food Technology

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company

Our client is a large, international manufacturing site producing specialised liquid nutrition products for vulnerable groups, including infants, elderly people, and patients. The environment is modern, fast-paced, and highly focused on safety, quality, and reliability, with products distributed globally.

Job Description

For this site in Zoetermeer, we are looking for a Process Engineer (Manufacturing). This person will work closely with production teams to improve process reliability, troubleshoot deviations, and drive continuous improvement so recurring issues are solved structurally rather than handled ad hoc. The role combines shopfloor problem solving with project-based improvement work.

Responsibilities

• Improve and safeguard results related to safety, quality, performance, and process reliability within production.
• Work closely with operators and production team leaders on the shopfloor to identify issues and solve them quickly and effectively.
• Coach production teams in documenting disruptions and downtime, and use this data to define and execute improvement projects.
• Lead investigations into high-impact incidents and deviations that affect unit KPIs, identify root causes, and define preventive actions.
• Represent the department in projects (e.g., new or changed processes), ensuring production and quality requirements are met, including the right checks and verifications.
• Support the department manager when needed and take over selected responsibilities during absence.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Food Technology or Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field).
• 1-3 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment (preferably in or close to food, pharma, or medical sectors).
• Proven experience with continuous improvement and strong root-cause analysis skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where urgent issues can occur and priorities can shift.
• Strong communication skills; proactive, solution-focused, and able to collaborate with different disciplines.
• Fluent Dutch (required) and good English skills.
• Temporary Full-Time Contract (1 year)

Other Information

This is a hands-on role based on-site in Zoetermeer, offering the chance to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and product quality in an environment with real societal value.

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