Oorspronkelijke vacature omschrijving:

Are you an organizational talent with a practical approach? Are you the fixer that not only make plans but actually drives their implementation? Do you want to further develop these talents in a high-tech manufacturing company, where you are in close contact with the operation? Then we have a great job opportunity for you.

Job Description

As New Product Logistics Engineer you are responsible for the logistics in a New Product Introduction project. In this project you work together with other disciplines on the realization of new products, from the Design phase via Prototype construction to the Pilot series.

As the owner of the Engineering Change process you are the linking pin between customer, design team and our organization. Internally you make and coordinate the planning which takes you through the entire company, from Planning to Parts manufacturing, from Purchasing to Assembly. At hiccups you work together with colleagues on solutions to still deliver the product on time.

Main responsibilities

• You align with the customer about the critical path and our need dates for the design documentation;
• You draw up a realization plan with the internal departments, monitor/drive progress and report on it, internally and to the customer;
• You plan and coordinate the material flow of critical parts;
• You organize the review of the engineering changes in terms of manufacturability, delivery time and costs;
• You coordinate the implementation of engineering changes in ongoing production and the supply chain.

Your profile

• You have a Bachelor or Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar;
• Preferably you have several years of experience with planning/logistics in a production environment;
• You have good organizational and communication skills and you are able to take the lead in a complex process with various players;
• You are independent, hands-on, assertive and result-oriented;
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English language.
• Room for ambition to develop yourself towards a project management position.

We offer:

In addition to a working atmosphere that is informal, open and direct, we offer you highly varied work, an excellent salary and ditto fringe benefits. Moreover, you will have the opportunity for internal and external training in your field and there are career opportunities, both within VDL Konings and the VDL Groep. A summary of what we have to offer:

• profit-sharing;
• 27 vacations and 13 ADV days (in case of fulltime employment);
• a good pension scheme;
• plenty of personal development through training and education;
• an annual VDL party with all colleagues from the VDL Groep;
• internal career opportunities;
• various group schemes;
• staff offers;
• participation in sports activities.

Want to apply for this position?

Are you interested and do you fit the above profile? Then apply via the application button. We welcome your CV and a brief motivation as to why you are interested in this particular position.

Company information

VDL Konings is part an organization which mission is to develop and manufacture modules and systems. We cater both high tech systems as mid-tech production equipment and lines.

We design, do prototyping, production, assembly and installation of customer-specific mechanisation work, machines and installations for the film, foil, foam and paper industry. Development, production and supply chain management of modules and systems for OEMs for example in the medical, defence and semicon sector. Certified welding and large-format mechanical processing including turning, milling, boring and drilling. #LI-LA1

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