Production Engineer

Strohm; IJmuiden; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Discounted gym membership

Bike lease plan

Commuting allowance or NS BusinessCard

Company-provided phone

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Strohm is seeking a Production Engineer to help scale manufacturing operations and deliver high-quality polymer extrusion products supporting the energy transition.

You will work hands-on to improve processes, solve manufacturing challenges, and support production teams with cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, R&D, and Commercial teams. A background in polymer extrusion and Lean/Six Sigma is valued.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Polymer Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing-focused engineering role.
• A strong interest in manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with polymer extrusion processes; knowledge of PE, PA12, PVDF, or composite materials is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and hands-on skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of extrusion and laminate production activities, including machine configurations, tooling requirements, and production setups.
• Drive process improvements that increase safety, quality, productivity, process stability, and operational performance.
• Optimize process control through automation, recipe management, line control systems, and monitoring of critical process parameters.
• Investigate quality and safety observations, coordinate improvement actions, and maintain production standards, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Train and support Operators and Shift Leaders while collaborating with Engineering, R&D, and Commercial teams on product development and customer projects.
• Identify and implement improvements in tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes, while participating in the on-call support rotation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross functional collaboration

Dutch & English communication

Hands-on engineering

Process optimization

Polymer extrusion experience

Tooling adjustments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Tooling adjustments

Job description

About the role

Join Strohm as Our Next Production Engineer!

Analytical, hands-on, and passionate about process improvement? Join Strohm as a Production Engineer and play a key role in optimizing manufacturing performance, quality, and innovation.

As our Production Engineer, you'll play a key role in scaling our manufacturing operations and helping deliver high-quality products that support the energy transition.

Working at the heart of our production organization, you'll combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach to improve processes , solve manufacturing challenges , and support the production teams that keep our operation running safely and efficiently. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or a strong affinity for polymer extrusion.

In this role, you will:

• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of extrusion and laminate production activities, including machine configurations, tooling requirements, and production setups;
• Drive process improvements that increase safety, quality, productivity, process stability, and operational performance;
• Optimize process control through automation, recipe management, line control systems, and monitoring of critical process parameters;
• Investigate quality and safety observations, coordinate improvement actions, and maintain production standards, work instructions, and technical documentation;
• Train and support Operators and Shift Leaders while collaborating with Engineering, R&D, and Commercial teams on product development and customer projects;
• Identify and implement improvements in tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes, while participating in the on-call support rotation.

What you bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Polymer Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field;
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing-focused engineering role;
• A strong interest in manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement;
• Experience with polymer extrusion processes; knowledge of PE, PA12, PVDF, or composite materials is a plus;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and hands-on skills;
• The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines;
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English;
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.

Why join us?

• Salary between €4000,- and €6000,- based on experience and qualifications;
• 32 days of paid leave per year;
• Be part of an innovative, fast-paced company with global impact;
• Strohm’s Pension plan;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Bike lease plan through the company;
• Commuting allowance or NS Business Card;
• Company-provided phone;
• Hybrid working model (office and home-based).