Production Engineer

Who we are 

OTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today. 

OTIV  is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers.

What you will do

As Production Engineer you play a vital role in the scale-up phase of OTIVs products, through ensuring that our quality standards are met before products are shipped to the customer. You define, implement and carry out quality assurance and quality control throughout the supply and production chain. These quality tests are a variety of measurements, calibration and configuration steps that must be performed according to our internal quality guidelines. When necessary, you roll up your sleeves to perform assembly tasks or resolve issues that arise during testing. Your ultimate goal is to deliver a finished product that fully meets our quality expectations. 

In order to get the job done, you’ll collaborate very close with our Ops Lead.

Tasks and responsibilities

• You meticulously execute the different steps for the calibration, configuration, functional testing and final acceptance of the product following the quality instructions.
• During this process you critically evaluate the results, identify potential problems and resolve issues that might pop up.
• You carry out light assembly or repair work as needed, and take care of the final packaging and preparation of products for shipment.
• As you gain a better understanding of all these steps and its possible shortcomings, you evaluate the existing processes and identify room for improvement in terms of quality and efficiency.
• You collaborate closely with engineering teams to resolve complex problems you’re facing and drive ongoing improvements in production and quality processes.

Who you are

• You have a bachelor or master’s degree in electromechanics, electronics/ICT or a similar field
• You have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar function
• Experience in a low volume / high quality production environment is a plus
• You have a natural eye for detail and structure and are critical towards your own work
• You aim for high quality standards and have a result-oriented mindset
• You have a hands-on mentality and can work independently
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
• Lean / six sigma knowledge is a plus

What we offer 

• Full time offer with competitive salary package.
• International environment in a disruptive scale-up with opportunities to grow.
• Early riser or night owl? Either way, you’ll fit right in our flexible working hours system.
• An office in beautiful Ghent (Belgium).
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office culture.
• Team events and quarterly offsite.
• 32 days of vacation.