Summary
Join a manufacturing engineering team as a Production Engineer, supporting process optimization, equipment performance, operational reliability, and continuous improvement across industrial production facilities. You will work on CAPEX and capacity projects, equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, production standards, and root-cause investigations while collaborating closely with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and safety teams. A relevant engineering degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience are required.
Highlights
Versatile engineering role focused on production optimization, operational excellence, CAPEX projects, and continuous improvement. Includes generous leave, holiday allowance, travel reimbursement, a fixed 13th-month salary, pension and health benefits, and extensive professional development opportunities.
Description
With more than 100 years of alumina expertise, Almatis is the world’s leader in the development, manufacture and supply of premium alumina and alumina-based products.
Almatis is both a global and fully integrated producer, serving our customers from fourteen strategically located sales, research and manufacturing sites.
Our employees strive to exceed customers’ expectations through industry leading customer service, technical support and manufacturing excellence.
We implement leading technologies and continuous improvement programs, which have established Almatis products as the benchmark for quality and consistency.
For our Production team in Rotterdam, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Production Engineer.
About the job:
As a Production Engineer at Almatis, you will provide engineering support for our production operations while contributing to process optimization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our Calcines, Cement, and Tabular plants.
Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams, you will help optimize production performance, support engineering and CAPEX projects, and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
The role also includes supporting the implementation of new equipment, developing production standards and procedures, and identifying opportunities to improve overall plant performance and operational efficiency across Almatis manufacturing operations.
You will be responsible for:
Providing engineering support to optimize production processes, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.Monitoring production KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, conversion costs, and customer satisfaction.Identifying operational risks and recommending preventive actions to ensure stable, safe, and reliable production.Troubleshooting production and manufacturing issues while minimizing downtime and improving equipment availability.Defining, coordinating, and implementing process improvement, CAPEX, capacity expansion, and operational excellence projects.Assisting with the selection, installation, commissioning, and integration of new production equipment.Developing and maintaining production procedures, technical documentation, and operating instructions.Delivering technical guidance and training to Operators and Production Supervisors on new processes, equipment, and Almatis operational standards.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Almatis operational excellence methodologies.Participating in customer complaint investigations by identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve production reliability, product quality, and overall plant performance.Supporting production planning and driving the continuous optimization of manufacturing processes and resource utilization.
About you:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing industry.Experience with production processes, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.Knowledge & Skills:
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to identify opportunities, manage priorities, and deliver sustainable improvements.Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset.Fluent English is required; Proficiency in Dutch is preferred.
We offer you:
A versatile and challenging role where you can apply your expertise while continuing to grow professionally.26 vacation days.19 additional leave days (ADV days).8% holiday allowance.Travel expense reimbursement up to 50 km (one way).Extensive learning and development opportunities.A fixed 13th-month salary.Collective pension scheme and group health insurance.
