Production Engineer

Objective of the Position

The Production Engineer acts as a crucial link between production sites, project teams, and other departments. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth production through thorough work preparation and material coordination. He / She will follow up the production of projects once they have been designed and will ensure that it will be delivered according to the required quality and timeline. The Production Engineer will report to the Production Manager ML.

Main Responsibilities

• Provides input during the sales phase regarding planning and lead time concerning production to the Production Manager ML.
• Evaluates the design in the quotation phase for manufacturability and feasibility for the Production department. Acts as a key figure between the Project team and the Production department.
• Planning:
  • Develops a project control plan and an overarching schedule for the entire phasing within production and the execution of tasks.
  • Monitors the progress of projects within production and takes action in case of (imminent) schedule overruns or production bottlenecks.
  • Coordinates production-related activities between project teams and the production department, both internally and externally with suppliers.
• Work preparation:
  • Determines the production routing, coordinates external production tasks.
  • Transfers drawings, the overarching schedule, and work instructions to the subcontractor and discusses any ambiguities.
  • Guides them through the production process to ensure quality requirements are being met.
  • Enters order requests and associated information from Engineering into the system.
  • Orders materials and services per phase for the execution of tasks at internal and external production sites through the Purchasing department.
  • Ensures timely delivery of ordered materials so that everything is available at the desired moment.
  • Prepares pick lists for materials and parts needed in various production phases.
  • Maintains contact with the Purchasing, Production, and Warehouse departments for planning and desired delivery times.
• Quality:
  • Ensures the correct work instructions and specifications are provided and performs in-production audits.
  • Responsible for performing mechanical inspections, I/O test with E&A department and Commissioning Inspection.
  • Upfront releases the unit/project for shipment and organizes the Go/No Go meeting according to procedure.
  • Follows up on the punch list and outstanding punches.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identifies improvement opportunities in own work, procedures, and processes within the department and translates these into optimization initiatives.
  • Contributes to the implementation of improvements within own area of focus and/or the department, ensuring securing, documentation, communication, and instruction.
  • Remains alert to identifying improvement points in procedures, processes, and the department's services.
• Documentation:
  • Supports the preparation of assembly, commissioning and operating manuals / checklists.
  • Ensures completeness and quality of the project end documentation in accordance with standards (e.g. PED, ASME, etc.).
  • Collects the documentation package of the subcontractor / production facility and sends it for approval to the Documentation Engineer.
• Health & Safety:
  • Complies with all applicable internal and client-specific Health & Safety standards and regulations.
  • Ensures a clean and tidy workplace.
  • Uses the provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to instructions.
  • Reports unsafe situations to the supervisor.

Qualifications and Competences

• MBO level, supplemented with technical knowledge of machining operations, materials and required systems.
• Knowledge of tools such as PLM Software, ERP Software, MS Office.
• 3 years of experience minimum as a Production Engineer.
• Knowledge of Visual Welding Inspection (basic) and/or CE PED knowledge is preferred, not required.
• Advanced level in English.
• Independent, proactive, flexible and determined and resilient to stress.
• Team‑player who enjoys working closely with others and thrives in a team environment.
• Creative in finding solutions, with a strong commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work internationally (~30%).

We Offer

The opportunity to work in a fun, dynamic, internationally oriented company with a pleasant atmosphere, interesting career prospects and excellent working conditions. You can also rely on us to motivate, challenge and allow you freedom so that you will enjoy coming to work every day. We also offer professional internal training courses for your further development and grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.