Lead Process Engineer

About the role

A well-established international manufacturing company is looking for a Lead Process Engineer to contribute to development projects, from the initial customer inquiry through to the launch of serial production. You will work closely with the sales team and coordinate activities across departments. Experience in process engineering is essential; experience in plastic injection moulding and/or automation is an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of manufacturing processes and tooling for new projects.
• Contribute to new product development, focusing on manufacturability.
• Ensure internal technical alignment and coordinate technical project activities across departments.
• Coordinate activities and timelines with equipment and component suppliers.
• Monitor tooling trials and the production of initial samples, and review trial reports.
• Review and prepare technical documentation and enter data into the company's information system.
• Contribute to securing new projects and develop manufacturing process concepts and process cost calculations.
• Transfer tooling, processes and technical know-how to serial production.

Required profile

• A higher education or university degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience in rubber and/or plastic injection moulding, process automation or a similar role is an advantage.
• Fluency in English.
• A valid Category B driving licence.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of CAD, modelling and simulation software is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of quality management methods is desirable.

What we offer

• A permanent employment contract with a 6-month probationary period.
• Career advancement opportunities and internal mobility between departments.
• A structured onboarding programme with an assigned mentor.
• Organised hot lunches, a healthy eating allowance of €2.50 per working day, unlimited beverages and employee events.
• Spacious, free parking.