Production Engineer

Almatis; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement up to 50 

Travel expense reimbursement 50 km (if

Job summary

Almatis in Rotterdam is seeking a Production Engineer to provide engineering support for our calcines, cement, and tabular plants, driving process optimization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, implement new equipment, develop standards, and deliver training while upholding safety and quality.

The role requires a mechanical/chemical/ceramic engineering background and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Ceramic, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production processes, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English; Dutch language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to optimize production processes, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify operational risks and implement preventive actions to ensure stable, safe, and reliable production.
• Troubleshoot production and manufacturing issues while minimizing downtime and improving equipment availability.
• Define, coordinate, and implement process improvement, CAPEX, capacity expansion, and operational excellence projects.
• Assist with the selection, installation, commissioning, and integration of new production equipment.
• Develop and maintain production procedures, technical documentation, and operating instructions.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to Operators and Production Supervisors on new processes, equipment, and Almatis standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Almatis methodologies.
• Participate in customer complaint investigations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production reliability, product quality, and overall plant performance.
• Support production planning and drive continuous optimization of manufacturing processes and resource utilization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Dutch (preferred)

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Ceramic Engineering

Engineering (related)

Job description

With more than 100 years of alumina expertise, Almatis is the world’s leader in the development, manufacture and supply of premium alumina and alumina-based products.

Almatis is both a global and fully integrated producer, serving our customers from fourteen strategically located sales, research and manufacturing sites.

Our employees strive to exceed customers’ expectations through industry leading customer service, technical support and manufacturing excellence. We implement leading technologies and continuous improvement programs, which have established Almatis products as the benchmark for quality and consistency.

For our Production team in Rotterdam, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Production Engineer.

About the job:

As a Production Engineer at Almatis, you will provide engineering support for our production operations while contributing to process optimization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our Calcines, Cement, and Tabular plants. Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams, you will help optimize production performance, support engineering and CAPEX projects, and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The role also includes supporting the implementation of new equipment, developing production standards and procedures, and identifying opportunities to improve overall plant performance and operational efficiency across Almatis manufacturing operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing engineering support to optimize production processes, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Monitoring production KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, conversion costs, and customer satisfaction.
• Identifying operational risks and recommending preventive actions to ensure stable, safe, and reliable production.
• Troubleshooting production and manufacturing issues while minimizing downtime and improving equipment availability.
• Defining, coordinating, and implementing process improvement, CAPEX, capacity expansion, and operational excellence projects.
• Assisting with the selection, installation, commissioning, and integration of new production equipment.
• Developing and maintaining production procedures, technical documentation, and operating instructions.
• Delivering technical guidance and training to Operators and Production Supervisors on new processes, equipment, and Almatis operational standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Almatis operational excellence methodologies.
• Participating in customer complaint investigations by identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve production reliability, product quality, and overall plant performance.
• Supporting production planning and driving the continuous optimization of manufacturing processes and resource utilization.

About you:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Experience with production processes, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities, manage priorities, and deliver sustainable improvements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset.
• Fluent English is required; Proficiency in Dutch is preferred.

We offer you:

• A versatile and challenging role where you can apply your expertise while continuing to grow professionally.
• 19 additional leave days (ADV days).
• Travel expense reimbursement up to 50 km (one way).
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Collective pension scheme and group health insurance.