Project Engineer

CRH; Geldermalsen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Filoform seeks a Project Engineer to lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, based in the Netherlands with potential travel. The role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to deliver on safety, quality, time, and budget objectives.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in engineering, strong SolidWorks experience, and worded fluently in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in engineering projects.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Dutch and English written and spoken.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor).
• Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to implementation.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget compliance.
• Create and maintain BOMs and part data in ERP.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Support product testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing operations.

Skills

SolidWorks

Project management

ERP software

Dutch & English

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Epicor

Job description

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading engineering projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Country: Netherlands
• Job Type: Contract
• Workplace Type: Onsite
• Seniority Level: Associate

About Filoform

At Filoform, our purpose is to create innovative solutions that make the energy & telecommunications industry safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We are a leading manufacturer of sealing and protection products, with a reputation for quality and reliability that spans decades. Based in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Germany, our key values include stability, responsibility, and creativity.

We have a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do and are always looking for new ways to improve our products and processes. We believe that collaboration is key to success, and we work closely with our customers to ensure that our products meet their specific needs.

Join Our Team at Filoform – Exciting Opportunities Await

At Infrastructure Products Europe, we’re innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators with a shared mission: creating manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure challenges. We deliver innovative, sustainable products to clients around the world.

Our culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contributions will genuinely make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse and ambitious team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group
• Comprehensive secondary benefits

Reports to: Managing Director – Joints & Seals

The role will act as a key link between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial teams, and external stakeholders, driving product development, process improvements, and capital investment projects that support business growth and operational excellence. This role is based on the Netherlands, with travel potential to Germany and UK. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

What our new 'Project Engineer' will be doing:

• Produce, develop, and control new engineering designs, while maintaining and improving existing products to enhance performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation, including design reviews, testing, approvals, certification, and compliance activities.
• Support the successful introduction of new products and engineering changes into manufacturing operations.
• Assist in the delivery of both CAPEX and OPEX projects, identifying opportunities for process improvement, standardisation, automation, and cost reduction.
• Create and maintain part numbers, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and engineering master data within the ERP system.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring robust document control and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and external suppliers to ensure project and product objectives are achieved.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Support product testing, validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing operations and wider business functions as required.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Contribute to innovation, product development, and strategic engineering initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering models, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation to support both production operations and commercial sales activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Develop, review, and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product structures within the ERP system, maintaining data integrity and ensuring all engineering changes are accurately controlled and communicated.
• Support the wider Engineering team in delivering continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhancements in product performance, manufacturing efficiency, quality, standardisation, and cost reduction.

The experience our new 'Project Engineer' will have includes:

• Minimum of 5 years' Experience in an engineering industry.
• Knowledge and experience of using SolidWorks or Similar programming
• Candidates must be technically advanced with the ability to manage complexity, communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
• Candidates that have competence of Dutch & English language both written & verbal.
• Experience in managing engineering related projects.
• Competent user of SolidWorks 3D Modelling (Or another 3D package).
• Knowledge of ERP systems. IT skills, excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in an engineering discipline (Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering/Product Design) is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' Experience in a mechanical/manufacturing engineering industry
• Knowledge and experience of Epicor (ERP system).