Work Preparator
About KVE Composites
KVE is an advanced composite development factory, where skilled people build advanced composite products. We are an autonomous unit within the Daher Group, strategically positioned in The Netherlands. Under one roof, we combine manufacturing with innovative composite product and process development. Our agile teams create composite solutions from ideas up to serial production, in close collaboration with our customers. We excel in advanced composite part production for defence and aerospace, with a focus on radomes and RTM blades, and are leaders in welding technology for thermoplastic composites. Our SME agility is backed by the stability and support of a large international company.
Our Mission
To be an advanced composite development factory, where skilled people build products and create business
Our Values
We work according to these principles:
Drive – Strong inner motivation to achieve goals with a proactive attitude.
Pragmatic – Focusing on solutions that are effective and realistic.
Innovative – Bringing original ideas that create or improve value.
Team Spirit – Working together in mutual trust and respect towards a common goal.
Responsible – Being reliable, accountable and committed to doing the right thing for the company, customers and society.
Your destination
We are growing – and we’re looking another Work Preparator. You will be responsible for the preparation of the production by following the general production planning as communicated by the Planner. This includes preparing the production documentation required, order picking for production and check whether the production can be executed correctly. You will be working closely with Warehouse and Planner for serial production. For new developments you will work closely with the engineering and production team to ensure a well-coordinated and executed production together.
Responsibilities:
Preparation of required hardcopy work instructions, routing and drawings
Order picking of required materials
Preparation of moulds
Inform Planner and Team Lead on production status/progress
Implementation of production alterations
Correct closure of projects
Tasks:
Preparation of calculations in PdC (Our ERP-system)
Checking the required documentation in production folder
Inform and coordinate with procurement
Communicate with both engineering and production
Optimization of production processes
Adjust work documentation and drawings in consultation
Closing projects, evaluate and store documentation
Supporting Zund operating / preparing nestings
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Skills:
Being able to communicate with the whole organization
Positive attitude / enthusiastic
Results-orientated
Flexible
Time management
Accurate
Receptive to feedback
Requirements:
Good knowledge of Dutch and English spoken and written language
Knowledge on EN9100 is a plus
Knowledge of office / PdC
Technical MBO education (aviation, mechanical)
Work experience of 3 years
Experience with composite production is a plus
Working Conditions
A one-year contract (32-40 hours) with prospect to permanent employment
25 vacations days + 2 ATV days
Personal development opportunity's
Bike plan
Pension plan
Why Join Us?
At KVE, you join a specialist team where your contribution directly shapes our production performance. You will work with advanced composite components for leading aerospace and defence customers. You empower technicians, improve processes, and improve the professionalism, quality and capability of our production department. For Dutch nationals, we even offer the opportunity to work “in the field” with our products as a military reservist.
Ready for take-off?
Have you become enthusiastic by this position? Send us your CV and a short note about relevant projects you’ve worked on – formal or hobby. We care about what you’ve built, tested, fixed or improved. Please upload your resume and answer our questions. Only complete applications (answers to our application questions and resume) will be considered.
For further information about this vacancy please contact Dorien Dröge, droge@kve.nl. Third-party applications are not appreciated.
Please note: We currently do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this role


