Project Engineer- Filoform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension contribution

Healthcare options

Christmas shutdown holidays

Employee Committees for Health & Well‑

Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

Filoform, part of Infrastructure Products Europe and CRH, seeks a Project Engineer in the Netherlands to lead engineering projects from concept to implementation. You will coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to deliver on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of five years in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, proficiency in SolidWorks, and Dutch and English language skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mechanical/manufacturing engineering industry.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to manage complex engineering projects and communicate effectively.
• Experience with Epicor ERP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation, including design reviews, testing, approvals, certification and compliance activities.
• Create and maintain BOMs, part numbers and engineering data in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and external suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards and internal quality procedures.
• Support product testing, validation and root cause analysis; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SolidWorks

Dutch language

English language

Project management

ERP systems

Education

Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering / Product Design degree

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

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 believe that these values are essential to our success and are reflected in everything we do.

Country: Netherlands

City:

Req ID: 530522

Job Type: Contract

Workplace Type: Onsite

Seniority Level: Associate

Project Engineer – Filoform, Netherlands

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

Reports to: Managing Director – Joints & Seals

Role Overview

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. 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).

Filoform is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.

Filoform is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.

What Filoform Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within the wider CRH Group

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

For more information visit: www.crh.com