Mechanical Engineer (Process Engineer)

Would you see yourself fulfilling the role of a Mechanical Engineer (Process Engineer) and being part of an R&D team in Amsterdam? We are looking for a new colleague to join our small but experienced team. We look forward to meeting you!

Optics11 is an Amsterdam-based high-tech startup on a mission to innovate underwater security and put Netherlands on the map of European sonar industry. Our novel fiberoptic technology is redefining underwater security, enabling advanced sonar solutions for safeguarding of key naval and underwater infrastructure. Our high-paced development has been met with an ever growing interest from the market, with selection of our towed array technology for the new generation of Dutch submarines being the latest testament to our progress. As we transition towards commercial deployments, we are seeking ambitious, mission-driven professionals to join us in shaping the next chapter of our growth and success.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative R&D oriented process engineer to join our dynamic team focused on advancing underwater security technologies. This role is pivotal in developing, testing, and automizing production and assembly processes and hardware for production of cutting-edge optical sensor systems for underwater surveillance and security applications. You will become a part of our young and enthusiastic R&D department, working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary and stimulating international environment, with great growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new processes for product manufacturing, from lab-scale to commercial-scale production.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to transfer process knowledge and ensure smooth scale-up.
• Design and set up experimental systems to test new processing methods or modifications.
• Improve existing processes for efficiency and safety.
• Implement continuous improvement techniques, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies.
• Perform root cause analyses for process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Document findings, prepare technical reports and present insights to R&D and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare manufacturing manuals and documentation, and lead product hand-over from R&D to production team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Innovative high-tech, international organization.
• The opportunity to join a great R&D team.
• A lot to learn and to develop, we stimulate personal development.
• Very international organization and a bunch of great colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain security clearance (EU, NATO).
• A BSc or MSc in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Ideally, 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of various production and assembly techniques.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and engineering materials.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing, assembly, and reliability.
• Familiarity with process optimization techniques and scale-up challenges.
• Ability to troubleshoot process issues and analyse data to draw meaningful insights.
• Strong quantitative skills for data analysis, with knowledge of statistical tools (Minitab, QI Macros) for process improvement.
• Excellent English language communication skills to explain complex processes to technical and non-technical teams.
• Team-oriented with an ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple R&D projects simultaneously.
• Experience in fibre optics, optical sensing or similar domain is a strong plus.

You'll be working with clients in the defense and security sectors, obtaining a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD (Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. This means you will need to undergo a security screening. For more information, please refer to details on security screening.

More information:

So now you know we're doing awesome projects and if you see you fit the profile, we would like to get to know you. Apply and drop your details or, in case of questions, get in touch with our recruiter Dora Öveges via dora.oveges@optics11.com.