Product Engineer

Filoform; Geldermalsen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare options

Holiday shutdown

Health & Wellbeing Committee

Inclusion & Diversity Committee

Employee referral program

Family friendly policies

Career development

Job summary

Filoform in Gelderland, Netherlands, is seeking an entry-level Product Engineer to maintain and improve our product portfolio in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will influence product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction through ECO processes, data management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a technical degree (Product Design/Development or Mechanical Engineering), proficiency in Dutch and English, experience with CAD (SolidWorks), and a

Qualifications

• Degree in industrial Product Design, Product Development, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Experience in manufacturing environments; ECO processes and product change control.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of ERP, BOM structures and product data.
• Strong analytical, structured, and reliable work approach.

Responsibilities

• Executing ECOs, technical analyses, and validations.
• Reading, reviewing, and modifying technical drawings and specifications.
• Supporting new product development, prototyping, and testing.
• Maintaining product data (ERP, BOMs, attributes) with Data Management.
• Investigating quality issues and supporting root cause analysis.
• Contributing to certification and compliance activities.
• Creating datasheets, labels, and technical documentation.
• Supporting tender activities with technical input.
• Collaborating with product managers on roadmaps and timelines.
• Developing testing procedures and product prototypes.
• Providing technical support to customers and team members.
• Staying updated with industry trends and implementing changes.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Industrial Product Design / Product Development / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

BOM structures

3D printing

Job description

Requisition ID529164-Posted09/23/2026-Western Europe-Filoform-Full Time-Research & Development-Netherlands-Gelderland

Country: Netherlands
City:
Req ID: 529164
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Entry Level

About Filoform

At Filoform, our purpose is to create innovative solutions that make the energy & telecommunications industry safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We are a leading manufacturer of sealing and protection products, with a reputation for quality and reliability that spans decades. Based in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Germany, our key values include stability, responsibility, and creativity. We believe that these values are essential to our success and are reflected in everything we do.

We are committed to providing stable, long-lasting solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Our products are designed to withstand the toughest conditions and provide reliable performance year after year.

We take our responsibility to our customers, our employees, and the environment seriously. We are committed to sustainable practices and always strive to minimize our impact on the planet. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, developing new products and solutions that help our customers work smarter, not harder. We believe that creativity is essential to staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

We have a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do and are always looking for new ways to improve our products and processes. We believe that collaboration is key to success, and we work closely with our customers to ensure that our products meet their specific needs.

Join Our Team at Filoform – Exciting Opportunities Await

At Infrastructure Products Europe, we’re innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators with a shared mission: creating manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure challenges. We deliver innovative, sustainable products to clients around the world.

Our culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contributions will genuinely make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse and ambitious team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

Reports to: Research & Development Manager

Role Overview:

As a Product Engineer at Filoform, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our product portfolio. You work in a hands‑on manufacturing environment where your technical decisions directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

You will be involved in product improvements, engineering changes, validations, and technical problem‑solving, while also supporting new developments within the Innovation & Product Development team. You work closely with colleagues from Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Sales, acting as a technical sparring partner across the organization. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining analysis, practical execution, teamwork and who wants to see the tangible results of their work. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

What our new ‘Product Engineer’ will be doing:

• Executing engineering changes (ECOs), technical analyses, and validations.
• Reading, reviewing, and modifying technical drawings and specifications.
• Supporting new product development, prototyping, and technical testing.
• Improving and maintaining product data (ERP, BOMs, attributes) together with Data Management.
• Investigating quality issues and supporting root cause analysis.
• Contributing to certification and compliance activities.
• Supporting the creation of datasheets, labels, and technical documentation.
• Supporting tender activities by providing technical input.
• Research alternative products and resources for the betterment of the product portfolio.
• Work with product managers to develop product roadmaps and timelines.
• Collaborate with other engineers and designers to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop and implement testing procedures and product prototypes.
• Provide technical support to customers and other team members as needed.
• Stay updated with industry trends and implement changes in the systems accordingly.
• Managing moulds and tooling (maintenance coordination, documentation, small design updates).
• Performing field tests and reporting findings.
• Writing technical and validation reports.
• Analysing customer enquiries and translating them into technical requirements or concepts.
• Using 3D‑printing for prototyping or concept evaluation.
• Conducting market research to inform product development decisions.
• All other duties as deemed necessary by the Research & Development Manager.

The experience our new ‘Product Engineer’ will have includes:

• A degree in industrial Product Design, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Candidates must be proficient in Dutch & English language skills both written & verbal.
• Experience as a Product Engineer or in a comparable technical role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ECO processes and product change control.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems, BOM structures and product data.
• Strong analytical skills; structured, precise, and reliable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments (Ops, QC, SC, Sales).
• Knowledge of plastics, metals, or resin is desirable.
• Experience with product validation, test setups, or laboratory work is desirable.
• Familiarity with Lean tools (RCA, 5 Whys) is desirable
• Experience with technical documentation or product data management.
• Understanding of low‑voltage grids or fibre optics.

Filoform is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.

What Filoform Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within the wider CRH Group

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value‑added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.