Production Engineer

Strohm; IJmuiden aan Zee; On-site; EUR 44,640 - 66,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Strohm Pension plan

Discounted gym membership

Bike lease plan

Job summary

Strohm is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize manufacturing performance and support the scale-up of production operations. The role blends hands-on problem solving with engineering rigor to improve processes, drive safety and quality, and enable the delivery of high-quality products for the energy transition.

You will work across manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and commercial teams, contribute to tooling and equipment improvements, and participate in on-call support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing-focused engineering role.
• Experience with polymer extrusion processes and knowledge of PE, PA12, PVDF or composites is a plus.

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.

Job description

About the role

Join Strohm as Our NextProduction Engineer! Analytical, hands-on, and passionate about process improvement? Join Strohm as aProduction Engineer and play a key role in optimizing manufacturing performance, quality, and innovation. As ourProduction 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).