Job Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Salary
€3.000,- to €4.100,-
Education
HBO
Hours
40 hours
Job Requirements
- HBO-level education in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Business Administration, or a related field
- Recent graduates are welcome; 1+ year of experience or relevant internship preferred
- Strong technical insight and a proactive mindset
- Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks is a plus) or willingness to learn
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Ridder, SAP)
- Knowledge of or experience with Lean, 5S, Kaizen, 5M, and OEE methodologies
- Fluent in English (required); Dutch is a strong plus
Soft Skills
- Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach
- Proactive & Assertive: You take initiative and are confident in driving change
- Team-Oriented: You work well with others and thrive in a collaborative environment
- Result-Driven: You focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Communicative: You explain technical topics clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Detail-Oriented: You ensure accuracy in documentation and implementation
Job description
Are you a technically-minded, analytical thinker with a passion for continuous improvement? As a Process Engineer at HQ Pack, you'll be at the heart of optimizing our production processes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly, efficiently, and meet the highest quality standards.
Whether you're a recent graduate ready to launch your career or have hands-on experience, we offer an inspiring and supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Your Responsibilities
- Analyze product specifications and translate them into efficient production processes, including the design and optimization of workplace layouts, workflows, tooling, and machine utilization
- Develop and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and technical documentation
- Provides input on process parameters such as technical capabilities of machines and other equipment
- Provide hands-on technical support to production teams while leading and supporting process improvement initiatives in collaboration with shift leaders and team leads
- Monitor process performance metrics (e.g., cycle times, throughput efficiency)
- Act as a liaison between production, engineering, planning, purchasing, and quality teams
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety guidelines, and applicable regulations
Your team
At HQ Pack, our strength lies in our people. We believe innovation thrives in a flat, open culture where the best ideas win—not job titles. We combine the resources of a multinational with the tight-knit feel of a family business, creating a workplace where everyone is heard and valued.
Our Production Engineering team plays a vital role in optimizing materials and processes on the production floor. We work in a collaborative, focused, and fun environment—where knowledge is shared, teammates support each other, and laughter (and snacks) are never far away. And yes, we really do share our workspace with the most colorful fish in the building—literally.
Want to be part of a team where your ideas matter and teamwork comes first? Join us at HQ Pack!
Your benefits
Working at HQ Pack means being part of a strongly growing worldwide operating organization called HQ Group. Despite its strong international character and over 800 colleagues in the Netherlands, the organization is characterized by its informal character and short communication lines. Within our organization, you will get the opportunity to further develop yourself both personally and professionally. We attach great value to a collegial and pleasant working atmosphere. Naturally, we will provide you with the resources you need to perform this job well. We have our own employment conditions package and offer, collective pension, Bicycle plan, travel allowance and the possibility for 5 extra days off.
About HQ Group
HQ Group belongs to the worldwide top in the field of High-Tech packaging and tooling. We develop, clean, produce and manage the logistic flow of packaging for high-quality industrial products. Very fragile, valuable parts get the protection they need during transport all over the world. Our strength lies in the total solution. We do not only develop client-specific packaging materials, but take care of the entire process.
Procedure
Apply
Selection
Job Interview
Reference check
2nd Job Interview
Contract offer
Onboarding