Introduction
Ready to drive the technical approval process within aerospace & defense?
Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht is looking for an experienced MRB Lead to take responsibility for the Material Review Board (MRB) process within the Manufacturing Engineering department. A role where quality, engineering and customer focus come together - ideal for someone who feels at home in a high-tech environment with high demands for precision.
Function
The MRB Lead coordinates all activities around non-conformances (NCs), directs involved engineers and ensures that technical standards are met. This role requires keen technical insight, structured approach and clear communication with internal teams and customers.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of MRB results (such as non-conformance reports and advanced information)
- Ensure technical requirements and quality standards are met on time
- Managing engineers and approvers within the MRB process
- Identifying technical risks and drafting measures
- Coordinate with client teams on progress and content of work
- Represent MRB in team meetings (IPT) and establish priorities
- Setting targets and KPIs for MRB activities.
- Collaborate with technical specialists and resolve resource issues
- Coordinate with departments such as Operations and Purchasing
What's in it for you
A technically challenging work environment where independence and cooperation go hand in hand. The position offers room for development, both professionally and personally.
Offering:
- Gross monthly salary up to €6,792 (according to collective labor agreement Metalektro, depending on experience)
- 8% vacation pay
- Pension plan
- Travel reimbursement
- International and technically advanced work environment with development opportunities
Who are you
About the organization
Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, is a specialist in the design, manufacture and maintenance of complete landing gear. The systems are used in the F-35 Lightning II, Apache attack helicopter, NH90 and Dash 8 Q400, among others. The Papendrecht location is known for technical expertise and involvement in international aviation projects.
Interest
This role requires someone who dares to make decisions, has strong technical skills and maintains an overview under pressure. A structured professional with the ability to turn technical challenges into concrete actions.
Requested:
- Bachelor's or WO degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar
- Minimum 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering
- Demonstrated experience with complex technical situations under high time pressure
- Good knowledge of engineering principles (TEF level 3 or higher)
- Familiarity with production or maintenance of landing gear or similar systems
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience
- Good command of the English language
- Living in Papendrecht region or willing to relocate
- Willingness to work full-time on site
