Manufacturing Engineer

Are you ambitious and do you want to work for the largest supplier in the aviation industry? Then we’re looking for you.

Collins Aerospace Almere is part of the American Collins Aerospace and is a leader in the development and production of various thermoplastic composite components for the international aircraft industry. In Almere, we produce over 2.000 different components for 20 different passenger aircraft, business jets, and helicopters. As part of Collins Aerospace, we closely collaborate with our colleagues in the US on a technological level. We are a high-tech production company with over 100 employees, where engineers and technicians work together in an enthusiastic team on the latest composite techniques. Our company is innovative, customer-focused, and professionally organized, and we continuously invest in technological development and process improvement through automation. Our organization in Almere will continue to grow significantly in the coming years.

The position: Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join our Operations team. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will continuously drive the optimization of production processes, focusing on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You act as a key link within the engineering team, supporting the introduction of new products and processes to meet customer requirements. Alongside your daily work, you actively look for ways to improve our products and processes.

This is an onsite position at our Almere facility.

Primary responsibilities

• You lead and implement improvement initiatives to enhance production processes in quality and efficiency.
• You assess the manufacturability of new products using existing production processes.
• You manage the configuration of products and production processes in line with product and process specifications.
• You develop clear technical documentation and work instructions for the production team based on customer and product requirements.
• You take the lead in industrialization and qualification projects for new products, production processes, and equipment.
• You work closely with the Quality Department to implement APQP/PPAP tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC to further improve production quality.
• You collaborate with the Quality Department during new product introductions, including delivering First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
• You support the production team with technical questions and troubleshooting.

Your qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, aerospace technology, mechanical engineering, or another related field.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in a production environment in a similar role.
• You have proven experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• You have strong analytical skills and can interpret technical data.
• You are proficient in both the Dutch and English language, written and spoken.

We offer you

A challenging job with opportunities for personal growth and development in an international, dynamic, and enjoyable work environment. A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience with excellent additional benefits:

• 25 vacation days
• 8% holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Affordable sports options through BedrijfsFitness Nederland
• Training opportunities

Salary: € 4.000 - € 5.300,00 gross per month, based on a 40-hour workweek

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