Production Excellence Engineer (Rotterdam)

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

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