Production Engineer

GentPosted Oct 17, 2026

Job description

Location: Drongen (Ghent), Belgium Do you enjoy improving production processes and driving technical projects in a manufacturing environment? Are you passionate about engineering, continuous improvement and operational excellence? Then we would like to meet you. Your Challenge In our chemical factory in Drongen, we manufacture udder hygiene products, cleaning agents and hoof disinfection products.

As a Production Engineer, you will be part of the Maintenance & Engineering Team and play an important role in improving the reliability, efficiency and future development of our production facilities. You will combine operational support with project engineering and work closely with production, maintenance, quality and logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan and follow up preventive maintenance and calibration activities Support and manage engineering projects from design to implementation Develop and maintain technical documentation, work instructions and SOPs Manage technical purchasing activities and supplier follow-up Coordinate contractors and subcontractors during project execution Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality and efficiency Support change control activities in cooperation with the QA department Train and support operators on new processes and equipment Prepare engineering datasheets and technical drawings (AutoCAD) Participate in risk assessments and HAZOP studies Your Profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience Interest in manufacturing processes, maintenance and industrial operations Knowledge of automation, process engineering or project management is an advantage Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Self-driven, proactive and results-oriented Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset Fluent in Dutch and English What We Offer A challenging and diverse engineering role within an international organisation Opportunities to contribute to production improvements and investment projects A professional environment where initiative and development are encouraged Strong focus on safety, environment, health and quality Being part of De.

Laval #teamblue Competitive salary package with attractive benefits Meal vouchers 10€/worked day CAO90 bonus system Group insurance 12 additional leave (ADV) Internal training Option for hospitalisation insurance and bike lease De. Laval is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Our core values Passion, People, Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and regions. Success is much more than knowledge – it is strongly linked to behaviour. At De. Laval, we are guided by our three behavioural principles: setting direction, making things happen and One De. Laval. Questions?

Feel free to reach out to the hiring team: Kenny Feys, Production Engineering Manager, kenny.feys@delaval.com and Vicky Verwilghen, HR Generalist, vicky.verwilghen@delaval.com Interested? Apply via our vacancy link: Production Engineer Job Details | De. Laval International AB We look forward to hearing from you!

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