As a Glass Mould Design Engineer at Ciner Glass, you will contribute to the development and optimization of high-quality glass molds for the industrial production of packaging glass. You will combine your technical design skills and creativity to collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to ensure innovative, efficient, and high-quality molds. With attention to detail and a strong understanding of the production process, you will directly contribute to the quality of our glass products.

Will you be our "Flessenier" helping to shape our success?
Find your work happiness... or better yet, your Flessengeluk with us!

Core responsibilities & main tasks

Ensuring a smooth production process

• Designing and developing new molds, plungers, mold parts, and other tools for glass production, in collaboration with engineering and production

• Optimizing existing mold designs to improve product quality, shape consistency, and/or process efficiency

• Analyzing production challenges related to molds (such as breakage, deformation, impurities, or shape defects) and offering technical solutions based on these issues

• Creating and managing 2D and 3D drawings (CAD) and technical documentation in accordance with internal and industry standards

• Advising production and maintenance teams on material selection, tolerances, finishing techniques, and machine settings

• Supporting trial productions and product introductions, including monitoring process parameters and interpreting results

• Contributing to the standardization of mold designs and production instructions to increase efficiency and ease of maintenance

Mold Management and Supplier Coordination

• Liasing with external suppliers and mold manufacturers: defining specifications, overseeing production, conducting tests, and performing quality control

• Ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets for mold purchases or development

• Reporting on mold performance, breakdowns, and maintenance interventions to relevant internal stakeholders

• Keeping track of documentation and cost analysis related to mold use and lifespan

Continous Improvement and Projects

• Translating process data, trends, and quality feedback into structural improvements in design and function

• Actively monitoring technological innovations in mold design, sustainable materials, production processes, and digitalization

• Contributing to improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives within engineering and production

Meetings, Training & Safety

• Regularly meeting with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality departments to align design choices with operational needs

• Training and providing technical support to colleagues on the correct use, maintenance, and inspection of molds

• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations in the mold design and production process

• Sharing best practices and technical updates with internal stakeholders through presentations or technical workshops

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Material Technology, or a related field

• Experience in technical design within the glass industry

• Knowledge of 3D CAD systems (CATIA)

• Experience with tolerances, technical documentation, and standards (ISO, DIN, etc.)

• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English, both written and spoken

• Customer-oriented, innovative, and quality-conscious

• Ability to work independently and in a team within a dynamic production environment

Why Ciner Glass?

At Ciner Glass Belgium, you will have the opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art production site from the ground up. You will take on a role that you help shape yourself, in an environment where pride, craftsmanship and technology come together.

This is not just a job. This is a career full of bottle happiness:

• Competitive salary package

• 42 days of holiday, including public holidays

• Health insurance

• Group insurance

• Meal vouchers

• Opportunities for growth and professional development through training and education

Will you be our new 'flessenier'?