Mechanical Engineer Projects - Processing

Join TNA, an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional.

TNA was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionized packaging speeds for snack foods. Today, we’re the industry’s leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.

TNA Netherlands, located in Woerden, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer Projects. In this role you are responsible for engineering of customer specific processing solutions, by delivering a complete production dossier, comprising 2D / 3D CAD, documentation, specifications.

• Conduct R&D and engineering tasks independently and as part of a project team;
• Important contribution to the redesign of product groups;
• Produce drawings and BOMs and use relevant calculations to support design decisions;
• Order execution for customer orders;
• Elaborate (generic) parametric 3D CAD structure for standardized delivery so that it can be used to efficiently develop customer‑specific solutions;
• Analyse, design and implement efficiency measures and introduce continuous improvement initiatives involved in parametric engineering;
• Applying strong technical business acumen to encourage initiatives for improvement;
• Possible brief visits abroad as required.

• Mechanical Engineering degree (or level acquired through practical experience).

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably gained in a machine manufacturing company in the food industry;
• Knowledge of different food production methods and material applications;
• Familiar with applicable legal regulations, machinery directive, hygienic design & CE standards.

• Solid 3D design engineering skills with a focus on innovation;
• Knowledge of general dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T);
• Proficiency in Inventor and Vault is a plus;
• Pragmatic approach to solving complex problems;
• Hands‑on;
• Lots of practical knowledge;
• Interpersonal communication;
• Planning and coordination skills;
• Accuracy to do quality checks and sample checks of production deliverables;
• Fluency in Dutch and English; oral and written is a must!
• Ability to work in a global team and different cultures;
• Identifying with our TNA values, which include being passionate, taking responsibility, believing in openness and collaboration.

• Egalitarian company structure which empowers employees and nurtures leaders.
• International mobility opportunity – opportunity to travel in your job and see the world.
• Professional and career development benefits and education investment.
• Birthday leave.
• Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation.
• Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
• A company that truly values diversity.

If you are interested in working in a highly talented team with a culture focused on doing more than a client expects, please respond immediately and simply by uploading a resume in English. Referrals are always welcome. Please forward your resume (in English) to sabrin

In order to be considered for this role applicants must have permission to work in the Netherlands.

At this stage, we are not considering introductions from agencies.