process engineer

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Junior Process Engineer

Location: Sassenheim

Type: Temporary role, 12 months

Make an impact from day one

Are you ready to kickstart your career in process engineering and make a real impact on how things are made? At AkzoNobel, you will work on improving production processes, driving efficiency and bringing new ideas to life on site.

In this role, you are right in the middle of operations. You collaborate closely with the production team and take ownership of improvement projects that make a visible difference.

What You Will Do

As a Junior Process Engineer, you will focus on improving how we operate every day. You will:

• Work on smart improvements that boost performance and efficiency
• Support and track KPI improvement plans together with the Production Manager
• Contribute to investment plans for production and equipment
• Drive process studies and support project scoping and business cases
• Play an active role in project execution, from commissioning to start-up and training
• Help reduce waste and improve quality through continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate quality deviations and work with the team to solve them

What you bring

You are curious, hands-on and eager to learn. You enjoy working in a dynamic production environment and like turning data into action.

You also have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• A strong interest in manufacturing and process improvement
• Analytical skills and the ability to spot opportunities
• Good communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Confidence working with data and standard tools like Excel

What you can expect

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real production environment. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and get the chance to grow quickly.

You will have the space to take ownership, share ideas and see the direct impact of your work.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 53398