Manufacturing Process Engineer

As an Engineer in Offshore & Shipbuilding, you play a crucial role in creating safe, sustainable and efficient projects on or offshore. From shipbuilding to floating offshore platforms.

Responsibilities

• As the Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and optimizing efficient manufacturing processes for our critical naval projects.
• Your work will directly influence production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the overall quality of our vessels.
• Collaborating closely with Operations and Engineering teams, you will play a key role in enhancing the manufacturability of our designs and driving continuous improvement initiatives through your expertise in process optimization.
• Design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for critical naval components and shipbuilding projects.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to achieve tangible increases in productivity, significant cost reductions, and elevated overall product quality.
• Collaborate seamlessly with Operations and Engineering to ensure a high-performing, integrated end-to-end process from design to final manufacturing.
• Proactively identify manufacturing process risks and architect robust mitigation strategies to safeguard production and ensure project success.
• Lead the identification of inefficiencies and quality deviations in production, then implement impactful process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous excellence.
• Establish and meticulously document comprehensive manufacturing processes and best practices, ensuring invaluable knowledge retention and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• Experience in developing and optimizing complex manufacturing processes, ideally in shipbuilding or related heavy industry, with a proven record of tangible improvements.
• Proficient in applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement effective process improvements.
• Good collaboration and communication skills to effectively partner with Operations, Engineering, and other departments, ensuring seamless production flow.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate potential manufacturing risks, coupled with experience in documenting processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Relevant technical degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering) and fluency in English.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

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