Engineering-NPI and Product Readiness - Process Engineer

Process Engineer (Aerospace)
Shape the Future of Aerospace Repair and Manufacturing
At Chromalloy, we are a global leader in advanced repairs, coatings, and manufacturing solutions for gas turbine engines. Our expertise helps extend the life of critical aerospace components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
To strengthen our Engineering team in Tilburg, we are looking for a Process Engineer who is passionate about manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and solving complex technical challenges.

What You Will Do
As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, validating, and sustaining manufacturing and repair processes. You will work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to improve performance, enhance product quality, and support daily production activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Owning and improving manufacturing and repair processes from concept through implementation.
Developing and maintaining technical documentation, process specifications, work instructions, and validation reports.
Supporting production by investigating process deviations, non-conformances, and equipment-related issues.
Leading root cause analyses and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Driving process capability improvements through data analysis, SPC, and process validation activities.
Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
Supporting automation, digitalization, and equipment implementation projects.
Participating in new product introduction (NPI) and industrialization activities.
Supporting CAPEX projects, equipment commissioning, and supplier collaboration.

What You Bring
We are looking for a hands-on engineer who combines technical expertise with a structured and analytical approach.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in process engineering, manufacturing, industrialization, or production environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience with technical documentation.
Knowledge of process capability studies, SPC, PFMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, and change management.
Strong communication skills in English. Dutch is considered an advantage.

Preferred Experience

Aerospace, MRO, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Statistical tools such as Minitab and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Automation, robotics, PLC/OT integration, MES systems, and data acquisition.
CAPEX projects, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation activities.
Knowledge about grinding, milling, turning and EDM.

What Makes You Successful
You are someone who:

Takes ownership and accountability.
Uses data and facts to drive decisions.
Collaborates effectively across multiple departments.
Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Balances daily operational support with long-term improvement initiatives.
Has a continuous improvement mindset and actively challenges inefficiencies.

Why Join Chromalloy?
At Chromalloy, you will become part of an international aerospace organization where innovation, safety, quality, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies, contribute to meaningful engineering improvements, and play a key role in supporting the future of aerospace component repair and manufacturing.
Interested?

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make an impact in a world-class aerospace environment?

Apply now and join the Engineering team at Chromalloy Holland B.V. in Tilburg.