Project Engineer
Vacancy Number: TR-258332
Nederland, Amersfoort
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Life Sciences
Closing: August 03, 2025
Introduction
Are you passionate about engineering innovation in the food industry? As a Fill & Pack Technology Specialist, you'll play a key role in developing, optimizing, and implementing high-performing filling and packaging technologies. You'll work closely with internal experts and external suppliers to shape the future of safe, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions.
What are you going to do
What will you be doing?
- Design and optimize machinery: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to create, test, and improve filling and packaging equipment.
- Drive innovation: Lead technology scouting and identify emerging solutions to improve efficiency, product quality, and reduce cost and environmental impact.
- Manage projects: Take ownership of technology-related projects and substreams from concept through implementation-on time and within budget.
- Ensure compliance and knowledge transfer: Safeguard regulatory compliance (HACCP, GMP) and support teams through training, documentation, and implementation of new tools and systems.
Essential skills and knowledge
You're a proactive team player with strong communication skills, a sharp technical mind, and a continuous improvement mindset. You enjoy collaborating across departments and translating complex ideas into practical solutions.
In addition, you have:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the dairy or food packaging sector.
- Solid knowledge of machine design, packaging technology, and automation systems.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
- Experience with data analysis, quality control systems, and technical documentation.
- Excellent command of English (Dutch is a plus).
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Good command of Excel
- SAP and PowerBI nice to have
What we offer
You will be working in a professional and innovative environment with opportunities for continuous learning and development. You can expect:
- A gross monthly salary between €4,500 and €5,300, depending on experience (excl. 8% holiday allowance).
- 26 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days.
- Travel expense compensation or lease car (depending on project).
- Laptop and phone.
- Hybrid working: part remote, part on-site. Partial WFH, 2 days at the office.
- Hours per week: 32 to 38
- Access to high-quality training and career development programs via the Brunel Academy.
- A solid pension plan and collective health insurance.
- Discounts on gyms, cultural activities, and vitality programs.
About BrunelAt Brunel Engineering, we connect the brightest technical minds with innovative companies across industries. We offer a dynamic and challenging career in an open, professional work culture. Your initiatives are seen and rewarded, and we support your development through coaching, training, and mentoring. Working via Brunel means more than just a contract-you become part of a strong network and a future-proof career path.