Senior Manufacturing Engineer Product

We are looking to expand the Manufacturing Engineering team at Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht and are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Product & Planning team.

As a Manufacturing Engineer Product & Planning at the multi-technology manufacturing campus in Papendrecht, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and seamless production of landing gear components. Your contributions will directly support the delivery of unique projects that prioritize the safety of everyone who relies on our products in flight.

In this role, you will be a key member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), supporting operational deliveries by preparing and managing product-related documentation. This includes analyzing production characteristics to improve processes, managing Level 1 (L1) non-conformities, and defining temporary production instructions. Additionally, you will prepare dispositions for Level 2 (L2) non-conformities, with the aim of advancing to a position as a Non-Conformity (NC) approver.

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on aircraft and helicopters including the Apache combat helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What you'll do

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems by exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Hold responsibility for the technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.
• Resolve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality.
• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce or eliminate non-conformances.
• Manage the implementation of tooling and/or production planning, from original concept through to production, and design these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
• Oversee product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
• Deliver measurable, metrics-driven results in line with Operational and Program goals.
• Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers.
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Experience in managing new product and process introduction (industrialization) and existing production process improvements.
• 10+ years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Degree in a related Engineering discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Automotive.
• Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organization.
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Quality-driven with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of machining processes (milling, mill-turn, boring, honing) and surface treatment processes (heat treatment, plating, shot-peen, NDI) would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English, both in writing and speaking.

What we'll offer

A challenging position in an innovative and international environment. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• A working environment in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.