Nexans Benelux is currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer (m/f/x)

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering the world’s longest and most complex HV subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition. We deliver EPCI turnkey projects anywhere in the world. This means we have the best tools, equipment and people with competence and skillset to produce, install and service those cables.

CHOOSING NEXANS

At Nexans, your work powers the global transition to renewable energy. We offer meaningful careers with purpose, backed by over a century of expertise in electrification. You’ll benefit from flexible work options, international mobility, strong development programs, private health insurance, competitive pensions, company cabins, and a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and wellbeing. Join us to electrify the future!

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

The Continuous Improvement Manager is part of the Engineering Process Department and reports to the Methods Manager.

He plays a central role in optimization and support within the factory, acting as an agent of change and continuous improvement.

Their main responsibilities are:

• Audit and in-depth analysis: Mastering the overall operation of the factory to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Management of improvement projects: Lead the identification and implementation of concrete solutions (processes, organization, digitization, performance).
• Training and support: Communicate continuous improvement methods and train operational teams and management to ensure the sustainable adoption of new practices.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

The main responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Engineer are as follows:

* Driver of improvement: You are one of the driving forces behind making the factory more efficient in terms of quality, productivity, costs, and safety.

* Analysis & Resolution: You identify, analyze, and prioritize opportunities for improvement based on industrial data (processes, operational indicators, rejects, excessive material consumption). You resolve operational problems using tools such as 5 Whys, PDCA, and 8D.

* Lean Deployment: You implement Lean methods (5S, flow, workstations) in the field with the teams.

* Training & Standardization: You design and lead training courses related to Lean methods. You support operational teams (operators, technicians, supervisors) in applying continuous improvement methods and defined standards.

* Projects & Digitalization: You will lead or contribute to industrial projects (new equipment, line modifications, etc.). You will integrate digitalization and Industry 4.0 levers into improvement projects and process evolution discussions.

* Collaboration: You will work with all departments (Production, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure overall efficiency.

YOUR STARTING POINT

• Master's degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering (specializing in Electromechanics, Mechanics, or Electricity) or equivalent in international studies/experience gained
• Experience: ideally a minimum of 5 years in an operational industrial sector in a role involving continuous improvement, production, processes, or quality, or equivalent
• Attitude: rigor, precision, dynamism, good interpersonal skills and upward and downward communication with management and operational staff
• Analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
• Fluent in English, – oral and written.
• Your personal values are aligned to those of Nexans: Pioneer, Dedicated, United.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal. 

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration.  We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. 

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