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As a Manufacturing Engineer with Lean skills at Airborne International, you’ll play a key role in transforming how we industrialize projects. From defining optimal industrial processes to ensuring high-volume outputs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while driving efficiency and quality.\n\nYour Mission\n In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing production lines for high-volume manufacturing of substrate panels. You’ll take the lead in calculating resource requirements, determining production cadence, and developing technical specifications for machinery, utilities, and facility upgrades.\nIn addition, you’ll set up real-time effectiveness monitors to ensure smooth production, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. You’ll also act as a mentor and leader, guiding team members and supporting production until the project is fully operational.\nKey Responsibilities\nAs a Manufacturing Engineer & Lean Specialist, your role will include:\nProcess Optimization: Identify waste and inefficiencies in production, develop solutions, and oversee the implementation of improvements.\n\nComposite Manufacturing: Lead process development, including tooling for composite materials.\n\nRisk Mitigation: Anticipate and mitigate risks during production.\n\nContinuous Improvement: Stimulate ongoing process improvements and standardization.\n\nTeam Leadership: Coach and lead production teams within various projects, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.\n\nMachine Procurement Support: Assist in the technical specifications and procurement of new machinery.\n\nInnovation in Production Lines: Implement and optimize new production lines for cutting-edge products.\n\nFirst Line Support: Act as the first point of contact for resolving production issues.\n\nYou’ll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers (structural, design, CAD), quality experts, project managers, and the production team to ensure projects are executed flawlessly.\nRequirements\nEducational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).\n\nLean Expertise: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and a strong grasp of continuous improvement methodologies.\n\nIndustry Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, design, or production environment, with a proven track record in implementing Lean projects.\n\nLeadership Skills: A natural mentor with excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of zooming in on details while keeping the big picture in mind.\n\nBilingual Advantage: While English is essential, proficiency in Dutch is highly preferred.\n\nThe Hague: You must live within commuting distance of The Hague.\n\nOnsite: You are comfortable working mainly onsite, and you can start daily between 07:00 and 09:00 a.m. \n\nNB: We do not offer relocation and Visa Sponsorship for this position.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Airborne International, you’ll join an innovative company where creativity, quality, and cutting-edge technology come together to shape the future. Here’s what we offer:\nCareer Growth: Opportunities for professional development through ongoing training, mentoring, and learning on the job.\n\nCompetitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 32 days of annual leave and a retirement pension plan.\n\nWork-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours, with the option to start your day between 7:00 and 9:00.\n\nInspiring Environment: Collaborate with like-minded, talented colleagues in a highly dynamic, innovative workplace.\n\nConvenient Location: Easily accessible by car or public transport.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing company that values innovation and creativity. 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