Development Engineer

Would you like to join a global growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values trust and be trusted achieve together renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace are now looking for a Development Engineer to join our Factory Management Team in Houthalen-Helchteren Belgium.

Greetings from your future team

You will join a collaborative and supportive team that values trust shared goals and continuous learning. We work hands-on embrace curiosity and strive for ongoing improvement everyones ideas matter and success is something we build together.

What you will do

In this role you will contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across development and quality processes. You will own CI projects solve complex challenges and collaborate across departments to enhance product quality efficiency and customer addition you will:

• Ensure and continuously improve safety in your area
• Develop and monitor KPIs such as quality and performance stability
• Implement and improve 5S and Lean tools at the facility level including DMS responsibilities and ISO 9001 compliance
• Lead and develop the Quality Lab team fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Support and manage the claims handling process (customer & purchasing claims)
• Lead and contribute to development and continuous improvement projects across production and quality

Who You Are

We are looking for a Development Engineer to support the General Manager in processes systems and people. This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative assumes responsibility and is ready to grow with our addition:

• You hold a bachelors or masters degree in a technical field (preferably electromechanics process engineering industrial sciences or equivalent through experience)
• You have a strong interest in production feel comfortable working on the shop floor and are familiar with production techniques
• You communicate effectively and work well in a team while being confident in making independent decisions
• You are analytical and structured with strong reporting and writing skills (Dutch and English)
• You think methodically and work in a project-based manner while maintaining a hands-on goal-oriented approach
• You have a growth mindset and are motivated to develop alongside the organization
• You demonstrate strong problem-solving and project management skills including leading cross-functional initiatives
• You have leadership and team development skills including coaching and mentoring
• You manage time effectively and can prioritize tasks

This is what we offerto you

• A meaningful job:We have an inspiring purposeWe renew the everyday for a future beyond work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community:Our community is built ongreat teamspirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and thewell-beingof our support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities:We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international multi-businessorganizationoffering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer:Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious science-based sustainability targets in all areasfrom climate changemitigationtoenhancingbiodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Learn about ourRewardingandourWays of working.

Additional information

For further information about the role please contact .

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter by February 5 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application please contact our HR Service Center at or tel. .

UPM Adhesive Materials (formerly UPM Raflatac) offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPMs growth businesses and employ around 3200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 16 billion (USD 17 billion) in 2024. Read more:

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