Job Description
Process Engineer Digitalization
Application deadline:  7/1/2026
Operations - Maintenance and Engineering

Waalwijk, 5145 PE
Netherlands

Drive the Digital Transformation of Manufacturing

At Stahl, we are shaping the future of specialty coatings and treatments for flexible materials. Our sustainable technologies are used worldwide in industries such as fashion, automotive, packaging and lifestyle products. With nearly 2,000 employees, 16 production sites and 37 laboratories globally, innovation and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

To accelerate our digital manufacturing ambitions, we are looking for a Process Engineer Digitalization who combines chemical process knowledge with a passion for smart manufacturing technologies, automation and data-driven improvement.

In this new global role, you will help transform our manufacturing environment by deploying advanced digital tools, improving process insights and enabling smarter, safer and more efficient operations across our production sites worldwide.

What are you going to do?

  • As Process Engineer Digitalization, you will play a key role in expanding and optimizing digital technologies within Stahl’s manufacturing environment. You will work closely with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to translate process and production challenges into scalable digital solutions.
  • Advance the use of AVEVA PI within Stahl’s reactive manufacturing processes (PUD, acrylics, crosslinkers and hybrid systems)
  • Support the integration of SAP-related manufacturing execution projects
  • Drive the implementation of digital manufacturing technologies such as AI-supported shopfloor solutions and paperless operations
  • Support the global rollout of process monitoring, energy management and preventive maintenance tools such as Sensorfact
  • Analyze digital operational requests and translate them into practical improvement initiatives
  • Participate in process safety and chemical risk assessments
  • Develop blueprints, standards and best practices for digital manufacturing applications
  • Collaborate globally with process engineers, site managers, engineering teams and external technology partners

What You Bring

  • We are looking for an analytically strong and curious engineer who enjoys combining process technology with digital innovation and operational improvement.
  • A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
  • Knowledge of process control within batch manufacturing environments
  • Affinity with PLC/SCADA systems and industrial automation
  • Experience with process monitoring, data analysis or process simulation tools such as Aspen, Matlab or similar
  • Interest in manufacturing digitalization, AI applications and smart factory technologies
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing integration projects
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

 

You are someone who:

  • Enjoys working at the intersection of process engineering and digital technology
  • Is proactive, hands-on and eager to improve existing ways of working
  • Can connect technical details with operational impact
  • Works comfortably in an international and multidisciplinary environment
  • Is passionate about innovation, sustainability and operational excellence
  • Builds trust easily and collaborates effectively across teams and cultures

Stahl – Touching lives, for a better world 

Joining Stahl means becoming part of a talented, diverse community of more than 1,700 talented professionals/employees. Around the world, our people are the driving force behind our three core business lines – Performance Coatings, Leather Finishing and Packaging Coatings – and our 14 production sites, 30+ application laboratories, and network of sales offices in 23 countries. 

Their innovation, hard work and dedication have made Stahl the world leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials. Our products protect what is precious to people, enhancing the consumer experience and adding value to the materials used in countless industries – from automotive and apparel to luxury goods, footwear, packaging and home furnishings.   

As the invisible force behind everyday material, Stahl products are touched by people every day. And when people touch our products, we touch their lives. That's why Stahl colleagues around the world are driven by a shared purpose: Touching lives, for a better world.  

We are guided by our ESG Roadmap, which sets out our sustainability ambitions for 2030 and beyond. These include firm emission-reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and our commitment to working with our value chain partners to create a better world for future generations. 

Information at a Glance
Application deadline:  7/1/2026
Job Function:  R&D
Job Category:  R&D
Department:  Operations - Maintenance and Engineering
Job Location:  Netherlands - Waalwijk