Production Engineer - STEM IT

*English Version Below

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Fungeren als back-up voor de Production Manager bij dagelijkse operationele aansturing.

• Intensieve samenwerking met Shiftleaders en Operators om verbeteringen effectief door te voeren

• Naleving van veiligheids- en kwaliteitsnormen.

• Verbeterde productieprocessen en verhoogde betrouwbaarheid.

• Tijdige en correcte uitvoering van verbeterprojecten.

• EƯectieve samenwerking tussen afdelingen en teams.

• Continu verbeteren van OEE en procesprestaties.

Kennis en vaardigheden

• 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.

• Dienstverband: Fulltime.

• Werkplek: Ruime aanwezigheid op de werkvloer vereist.

• Selectieprocedure: Een assessment kan onderdeel zijn van de procedure.

• Ontwikkeling: Mogelijkheden voor persoonlijke groei en professionele ontwikkeling binnen een internationale organisatie.

In this role you will be part of our STEM IT Professional Development Program. A five-year training plan customized

for Professionals who are interested in developing their career in STEM roles (Manufacturing, Quality & HSE, Project Services and Installation, IT, Supply Chain, R&D).

The program starts from day 1; you will then join a one-week Global Induction with a track of training and activities created through the collaboration between Prysmian Academy and a top-ranking Business School.

After the induction, your learning path continues with training courses and networking events, that will allow you to develop your skills and unlock your full potential.

Click here to learn more: STEM IT | Prysmian

As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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Job Description: Production Engineer
Purpose of the Role
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.

In this role you will be part of our STEM IT Professional Development Program. A five-year training plan customized

for Professionals who are interested in developing their career in STEM roles (Manufacturing, Quality & HSE, Project Services and Installation, IT, Supply Chain, R&D).

The program starts from day 1; you will then join a one-week Global Induction with a track of training and activities created through the collaboration between Prysmian Academy and a top-ranking Business School.

After the induction, your learning path continues with training courses and networking events, that will allow you to develop your skills and unlock your full potential.

Click here to learn more: STEM IT | Prysmian

As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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  Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

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  Implement improvements to minimize risks.

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  Process Analysis and Optimization

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  Analyze production processes and identify bottlenecks.

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  Develop and implement solutions to improve capacity and workflow.

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  Perform OEE analyses and translate data into actionable improvements.

• 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.

• Develop reports and perform calculations for capacity and resource planning.

• Monitor KPIs and identify deviations; propose corrective measures.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Employment: Full-time position.

• Work environment: Significant presence on the shop floor required.

• Selection process: An assessment may be part of the procedure.

• Development: Opportunities for personal growth and professional development within an international organization.