Production Engineer - Polymer Extrusion & Optimization

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

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.