Project Engineer Meat

Ready to engineer smart, high-impact solutions and innovate at the very start of the food value chain—right here in the East Netherlands? We are looking for a  Project Engineer  to join the Meat – Primary team in Lichtenvoorde.
At Meat – Primary, the focus is on developing and improving the  first stage of meat processing , driving advances in automation, yield optimization, and sustainable processing. Working in a compact, hands‑on innovation environment, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering and operations to turn ideas into real‑world industrial solutions that make an immediate impact on performance, quality, and efficiency.
About the Role  As a Project Engineer, you play a key role in bringing innovation to life on the processing floor. You will lead and support projects that enhance production lines—from equipment upgrades to automation and process improvements. Acting as the link between innovation, engineering, and operations, you ensure that new concepts are translated into  robust, scalable, and high‑performing solutions  within a dynamic production environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Engineer within Meat – Primary, you are at the center of turning innovative concepts into practical, high‑performing production solutions.

Your role combines technical depth with cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring that every project is translated into clear, accurate, and executable engineering deliverables.
In your daily work, you will:
Develop detailed engineering layouts and documentation based on proposal requirements and customer needs
Prepare complete engineering packages, including layouts, specifications, and technical documentation
Review BOMs and system configurations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope
Translate proposal concepts into final engineering requirements, identifying gaps or missing details
Collaborate closely with Sales, Innovation, and Project Management to confirm feasibility and resolve technical challenges
Evaluate input from third‑party suppliers and ensure it fits within the overall solution
Review production drawings and configurations before release, ensuring quality and correctness
Support project planning by contributing to effort estimations and engineering timelines
Communicate progress through clear updates and summaries, ensuring alignment across stakeholders
Challenges in the role
This role comes with dynamic and meaningful challenges:
Bridging concept and execution in a complex, high‑speed production environment
Managing incomplete or evolving requirements while keeping projects on track
Ensuring technical accuracy across multiple systems and stakeholders
Balancing speed, quality, and cost‑efficiency in engineering deliverables
Driving alignment between innovation ideas and operational reality
What You Bring
Have a technical degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor degree in Engineering, preferably in mechanical engineering
Have knowledge of layout engineering applications
Have at least two years of experience in a similar role
Possess strong Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbal
Excel in working within multicultural and multidisciplinary organizations
Be detail‑oriented, structured, analytical, and quality‑focused
Take a proactive approach to improving system solutions and work processes
Have strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with customers and co‑workers
Demonstrate the ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations
Why Join Us?
Freedom to form your role and define your added value to the organization
Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business
environment of trust and respect  with space to explore, learn, and fail
A collaborative team culture with international cooperation
Continuous learning through an advanced learning platform , with unlimited access to Linked In Learning and Busuu language learning
All the tools you need to succeed: laptop, iPhone, and a fully equipped home office
Excellent work life balance , including  42 vacation days , flexible working hours, and hybrid working options
A strong pension plan  and collective health insurance options
The opportunity to build a career instead of just having a job , with many opportunities for internal growth
Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.

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