Layout Engineer

Do you think feeding the world is a worthwhile goal? Our people do.

Are you ready to join our dynamic team at Marel and play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions to our customers? As a Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for creating optimal solutions for poultry processing systems by designing layouts for the sales solution, in accordance with the customer need. You are the one who combines our portfolio with the customer needs. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and sustainability of food production processes worldwide.

What you'll be doing:

• Create, develop and maintain factory, production and process designs in 2D and 3D CAD environments.
• Conduct continuous multi-disciplinary, technical coordination to ensure a great holistic factory design.
• Plan, prioritize and execute technical tasks within defined scope, delivering layouts and project drawings to highly demanding internal customers.
• Support stakeholders and projects with layout solutions in a high-paced development process.
• Lead and/or participate in projects focused on continuous improvement of our deliverables and processes.

Who are we?

Marel PMJ in Opmeer consists of 40 enthusiastic colleagues with a passion for technology. We are a rapidly growing and innovative company, fully specialized in developing and producing machines for the poultry processing industry, with a particular focus on duck processing. New developments, as well as standard and custom-made machines, are produced for all stages of the production process. Our customers are located both within and outside of Europe (including Asia and the USA).

We are part of the JBT Marel organization, which has around 12,000 employees worldwide — a team of problem solvers who take pride in working to transform the future of food. As a market leader in advanced food processing solutions, we contribute to creating a world where high-quality food is produced in a sustainable and affordable way.

What’s in It for You?

At Marel, you’ll experience the satisfaction of making a difference every day. Here’s what you can expect:

• The entrepreneurial spirit to transform the meat industry.
• A dynamic, growing team in a fun, high-energy work environment.
• A culture that fosters talent development and career growth.
• The opportunity to be part of cutting-edge innovations.

What Kind of Person Are You?

We value individuality and diversity, encouraging all 7,500+ employees to bring their unique selves to work. To excel in this role, you should:

• BSc in Engineering, preferably within Production Management/Logistics/Engineering, Process or Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing or production development, specifically regarding factory layout, factory/production design, process design or similar.
• Professional experience with 2D/3D Factory Design tools such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD
• Great English written and verbal skills to ensure smooth and efficient communication with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations.

As a person we believe you are self-dependent, ambitious, got a lot of grit and humor, enjoy multitasking and with a love for both people, technology and a fast-paced work environment.

Ready to Build the Future of Food Processing?

We’re excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter, safer food inspection.

📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – maarten.krepel@marel.com

Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.