Project Engineer WTB (Mechanical Engineering)

Do you have experience in a production environment, are you eager to continue developing yourself professionally and personally, and does working together to deliver local projects appeal to you? Then the role of Project Engineer Mechanical Engineering (WTB) at Teijin Aramid in Delfzijl is the perfect next step for you!

The Role

You play an important role in realizing improvements and innovations to existing installations and equipment, with a strong focus on mechanical engineering. You deliver investment projects that meet the required standards, following company and safety guidelines, within the agreed timeframe and budget. You report directly to the Team Lead Engineering.

This position is part of the local Engineering team, which operates within the overarching Maintenance organization and works on improvement, replacement and new-build projects at Teijin Aramid’s production site in Delfzijl.

What will you do as Project Engineer?

• Advise on improvements and innovations related to (mechanical) installations
• Independently lead investment projects, including carrying out or outsourcing preliminary studies, developing technical solutions for mechanical engineering challenges, and preparing investment proposals
• Request and evaluate offers from external parties (supported by Procurement)
• Ensure optimal alignment between different disciplines and departments, while monitoring progress of the projects in your portfolio
• Ensure that drawings and P&IDs of completed projects are properly (updated and) documented

About the company and location

We are Teijin Aramid, the world’s leading aramid producer. A company with customers in 74 countries, contributing to world records, sending spacecraft to Mars, and driving innovation in Formula E. Our products are used globally in many applications and markets, such as automotive, ballistic protection, marine, wind energy, civil engineering, protective clothing and optical cables.

Approximately 275 employees work at our Delfzijl site. Here, in four independent chemical plants, we produce the para-aramid polymer that forms the basis of our high-performance Twaron® fiber. After drying, the polymer is packaged and transported to our large production site in Emmen, where it is spun into Twaron®.

Your Profile

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). With a few years of experience in a similar role, you are able to motivate people and effectively share knowledge with colleagues, internal clients and suppliers.

In addition, you bring:

• Solid experience working for or with a production organization, as well as experience leading projects
• Strong ability to act as the technical gatekeeper for delivered engineering work
• Proficiency in both English and Dutch, spoken and written
• Competencies that match the role: team player, strong organizational skills, independent and results-oriented

Not able to tick every box yet, but motivated to grow into the role of Project Engineer WTB? No problem — feel free to reach out.

Our offer

At Teijin Aramid, exciting challenges are waiting for you! In addition to our leading international working environment, we offer you:

• Attractive salary – This position falls within salary scale 10 (€4,660 to €6,970 gross per month), depending on experience and education. A starting scale is possible.
• Almost 10 weeks of vacation per year – Yes, really! Four statutory weeks plus six weeks that you may take, be paid out, or save.
• Excellent secondary benefits – 8.33% holiday allowance, a favorable pension scheme with low personal contribution, and a profit-sharing bonus of up to 10%.
• Personal development – Access to training and coaching programs to support your growth.
• Allowances – €4.01 per day home-working allowance and €0.23 per kilometer travel allowance.
• Additional budgets – €1,500 gross Green Budget and €1,500 gross Development Budget for sustainability and personal growth.
• Flexibility – Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid working, depending on the role.