Location: Drongen (Ghent), Belgium
Do you enjoy improving production processes and driving technical projects in a manufacturing environment?
Are you passionate about engineering, continuous improvement and operational excellence?
Then we would like to meet you.
Your Challenge
In our chemical factory in Drongen, we manufacture udder hygiene products, cleaning agents and hoof disinfection products.
As a Production Engineer, you will be part of the Maintenance & Engineering Team and play an important role in improving the reliability, efficiency and future development of our production facilities.
You will combine operational support with project engineering and work closely with production, maintenance, quality and logistics teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, plan and follow up preventive maintenance and calibration activities
- Support and manage engineering projects from design to implementation
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, work instructions and SOPs
- Manage technical purchasing activities and supplier follow-up
- Coordinate contractors and subcontractors during project execution
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality and efficiency
- Support change control activities in cooperation with the QA department
- Train and support operators on new processes and equipment
- Prepare engineering datasheets and technical drawings (AutoCAD)
- Participate in risk assessments and HAZOP studies
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience
- Interest in manufacturing processes, maintenance and industrial operations
- Knowledge of automation, process engineering or project management is an advantage
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Self-driven, proactive and results-oriented
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Fluent in Dutch and English
What We Offer
- A challenging and diverse engineering role within an international organisation
- Opportunities to contribute to production improvements and investment projects
- A professional environment where initiative and development are encouraged
- Strong focus on safety, environment, health and quality
- Being part of DeLaval #teamblue
- Competitive salary package with attractive benefits
- Meal vouchers 10€/worked day
- CAO90 bonus system
- Group insurance
- 12 additional leave (ADV)
- Internal training
- Option for hospitalisation insurance and bike lease
DeLaval is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Our core values Passion, People, Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and regions. Success is much more than knowledge – it is strongly linked to behaviour.
At DeLaval, we are guided by our three behavioural principles: setting direction, making things happen and One DeLaval.
Questions?
Feel free to reach out to the hiring team:
Kenny Feys, Production Engineering Manager, kenny.feys@delaval.com
and Vicky Verwilghen, HR Generalist, vicky.verwilghen@delaval.com
Interested?
Apply via our vacancy link: Production Engineer Job Details | DeLaval International AB
We look forward to hearing from you!