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Production Engineer

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Posted 4 Feb 2026
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1 to 5 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
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Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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Functieomschrijving

De Production Engineer is verantwoordelijk voor het analyseren, verbeteren en optimaliseren van productieprocessen binnen de fabriek. Het doel is het verhogen van kwaliteit, veiligheid, flexibiliteit en betrouwbaarheid van de productie, door het initiëren en implementeren van verbeterprojecten en het ondersteunen van operationele teams. De functie vereist een hands-on mentaliteit, ruime aanwezigheid op de werkvloer en sterke analytische vaardigheden.

Plaats in de organisatie

  • Rapporteert aan: Production Manager
  • Vervangt: Production Manager bij afwezigheid
  • Samenwerking met: Shiftleaders, Operators, Logistiek, Process Engineering, Finance, Technische Dienst, Continuous Improvement Coördinator

Kernverantwoordelijkheden

Veiligheid en compliance

  • Zorgen voor naleving van veiligheids- en kwaliteitsrichtlijnen.
  • Implementeren van verbeteringen om risico’s te minimaliseren.

Procesanalyse en optimalisatie

  • Analyseren van productieprocessen en identificeren van bottlenecks.
  • Ontwikkelen en implementeren van oplossingen om capaciteit en flow te verbeteren.
  • Uitvoeren van OEE-analyses en vertalen van data naar concrete verbeteracties.

Verbeterprojecten

  • Initiëren, leiden en monitoren van projecten gericht op productiviteit, kwaliteit, veiligheid en flexibiliteit.
  • Toepassen van Lean, Six Sigma en Kaizen-methodieken.
  • Samenwerken met Continuous Improvement Coördinator om verbeterinitiatieven te versterken.

Data en rapportage

  • Ontwikkelen van rapportages en uitvoeren van berekeningen voor capaciteit en resource planning.
  • Monitoren van KPI’s en signaleren van afwijkingen; voorstellen doen voor correctieve maatregelen.

Operationele ondersteuning

  • Fungeren als back-up voor de Production Manager bij dagelijkse operationele aansturing.
  • Intensieve samenwerking met Shiftleaders en Operators om verbeteringen effectief door te voeren.

Resultaatgebieden

  • Naleving van veiligheids- en kwaliteitsnormen.
  • Verbeterde productieprocessen en verhoogde betrouwbaarheid.
  • Tijdige en correcte uitvoering van verbeterprojecten.
  • Effectieve samenwerking tussen afdelingen en teams.
  • Continu verbeteren van OEE en procesprestaties.

Kennis en vaardigheden

  • Ervaring met Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma en verbeterprojecten.
  • Ervaring in een productieomgeving.
  • Goede kennis van MS Office en ERP-systemen (SAP is een pré).
  • Talen: Goede beheersing van Nederlands en Engels.

Competenties

  • Analytisch vermogen: Sterk in het interpreteren van data en omzetten naar praktische oplossingen.
  • Communicatieve vaardigheden: Helder en overtuigend communiceren op alle niveaus.
  • Leiderschap: In staat om mensen te motiveren, draagvlak te creëren en feedback te geven.
  • Resultaatgerichtheid: Eigenaarschap tonen en verbeteringen realiseren.
  • Samenwerking: Afdeling overstijgend denken en handelen.
  • Innovatief en proactief: Initiatieven nemen en continu zoeken naar verbeterkansen.
  • Veiligheids- en kwaliteitsbewust: Werken volgens geldende richtlijnen en procedures.

Overige informatie

  • Werkplek: Ruime aanwezigheid op de werkvloer vereist.
  • Ontwikkeling: Mogelijkheden voor persoonlijke groei en professionele ontwikkeling binnen een internationale organisatie.

Job Description

The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes within the plant. The goal is to enhance quality, safety, flexibility, and reliability of production by initiating and implementing improvement projects and supporting operational teams. This position requires a hands-on approach, significant presence on the shop floor, and strong analytical skills.

Position in the Organization

  • Reports to: Production Manager
  • Acts as substitute for: Production Manager during absence
  • Collaborates with: Shift Leaders, Operators, Logistics, Process Engineering, Finance, Technical Department, Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Implement improvements to minimize risks.

Process Analysis and Optimization

  • Analyze production processes and identify bottlenecks.
  • Develop and implement solutions to improve capacity and workflow.
  • Perform OEE analyses and translate data into actionable improvements.

Improvement Projects

  • Initiate, lead, and monitor projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and flexibility.
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
  • Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement Coordinator to strengthen improvement initiatives.

Data and Reporting

  • Develop reports and perform calculations for capacity and resource planning.
  • Monitor KPIs and identify deviations; propose corrective measures.

Operational Support

  • Act as back-up for the Production Manager in daily operational management.
  • Work closely with Shift Leaders and Operators to ensure effective implementation of improvements.

Key Result Areas

  • Improved production processes and increased reliability.
  • Timely and accurate execution of improvement projects.
  • Compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Continuous improvement of OEE and process performance.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and improvement projects.
  • Experience in a production environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP is a plus).
  • Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English.

Competencies

  • Analytical skills: Ability to interpret data and translate it into practical solutions.
  • Communication skills: Clear and persuasive communication at all levels.
  • Leadership: Ability to motivate people, create buy-in, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Result orientation: Demonstrates ownership and delivers improvements.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively across departments.
  • Innovative and proactive: Takes initiative and continuously seeks improvement opportunities.
  • Safety and quality awareness: Works according to applicable standards and procedures.

Additional Information

  • Work environment: Significant presence on the shop floor required.
  • Development: Opportunities for personal growth and professional development within an international organization.

Prysmian Group is world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the business, with almost 140 years of experience, sales exceeding €11 billion, and about 29,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants.
Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems…


Prysmian Group is world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the business, with almost 140 years of experience, sales exceeding €11 billion, and about 29,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants.

Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

In 2018, General Cable merged with Prysmian and became part of Prysmian Group. Prysmian is a public company, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange in the FTSE MIB index.

Find out more about Prysmian Group and follow us on:
https://www.prysmiangroup.com/en
https://www.linkedin.com/company/prysmian
https://www.facebook.com/PrysmianGroup
https://www.instagram.com/prysmian_group/?hl=en

Manufacturing
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29,000 employees