Improvement Knight

We offer

  • Broad development opportunities
  • No day is the same
  • A unique culture

We ask

  • Bachelor or Master
  • You feel right at home in a high-tech environment.
  • You are a match for our unique company culture

Why AAE?

  • 40 days of vacation
  • Cutting-edge Technology
  • Focus on Happiness and Vitality

Improvement Knight

Building the future through groundbreaking technology requires continuous improvement. At AAE, a high-tech family business in Helmond, more than 550 colleagues work together on technologies that make an impact around the world. One thing is certain: standing still is not an option. 

That is why, as an Improvement Knight, you will have every opportunity to make a real difference. In this role, you drive improvements across our processes and systems and help AAE work smarter, more digitally and more effectively.

Pushing technical boundaries 

Our mission is to improve the world through innovative technological solutions. We do this by developing and building high-tech modules, systems and machines that perform highly precise analyses and operations or enable large-scale production. Think of fully automated systems capable of producing up to 350 million products per year. 

As an Improvement Knight, you contribute to that mission by not only identifying opportunities for improvement, but also turning them into reality and embedding them sustainably within our organization. 

You will join an environment full of variety, dynamics and technical depth. The improvement projects you work on are as diverse as our customers, markets and technologies. Sometimes you will optimize a process within a single department. Other times, you will lead organization-wide improvements involving multiple disciplines. This combination of content, collaboration and visible results makes this role ideal for someone who is energized by continuous improvement and leveraging digital opportunities.

What will your role be?

As an Improvement Knight, you bring a fresh and analytical perspective to existing ways of working. You identify opportunities to work smarter, faster and better, and translate insights into concrete improvement initiatives. We deliberately gave this role a distinctive title because, as an Improvement Knight, you help AAE stay ahead in a world that is constantly evolving.

You will make an impact by successfully:

  • Taking the lead in a wide range of internal improvement projects, from short-term assignments within a single department to long-term multidisciplinary programs.
  • Managing project activities and executing day-to-day project work.
  • Creating alignment between departments and coordinating with other initiatives across AAE where synergies or integration opportunities exist.
  • Building expertise in relevant topics, sharing knowledge and acting as a sparring partner for employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Identifying opportunities in data, digitalization and process optimization.
  • Exploring new technologies, including AI applications, and implementing them where they create value.

Everything we do, we do well and we do together. In your projects, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and connect people, departments and initiatives. You will also become part of a team of Improvement Knights, where knowledge sharing, learning and growth are central.

"Working as an Improvement Knight means I get to work on many different projects across the organization. As a result, I continuously learn from every department." 

Nadine David, Improvement Knight at AAE

Being part of something great 

Our groundbreaking technology contributes to a world that is smarter, more beautiful, more sustainable and simply a better place to live. But we are just as proud of who we are together. We believe that true impact is only achieved through collaboration. 

Our best-kept secret? Our open, informal and energetic culture. We celebrate successes, enjoy activities together and regularly organize events both inside and outside work. Think Friday afternoon drinks, our AI Café where colleagues share knowledge about artificial intelligence, padel and running activities, and our legendary company parties. 

You’ve got what it takes

For this position, we are looking for someone with the drive to move things forward. Someone who is naturally curious, challenges existing ways of working and recognizes opportunities to work smarter.

You are energized by change and know how to bring others along on new developments. Experience with AI, or a strong interest in the field, is a major advantage. This is an area with tremendous potential to accelerate and enhance improvement initiatives.

In addition, you bring:

  • A completed bachelor's or master's degree.
  • Affinity with a high-tech manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Last but not least, you fit our unique company culture, built around our core values: Ambitious, Can Do, Human and Together.

How we take care of you

At AAE, work happiness is our number one priority. You will experience this through the many learning and career development opportunities we offer, as well as our extensive vitality program that supports both the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.

Based on a 40-hour workweek, we offer:

  • A gross monthly salary between €3,300 and €5,500, depending on your knowledge and experience.
  • Annual profit sharing.
  • 40 days off (27 vacation days and 13 ADV days).
  • Travel allowance.
  • Participation in the AAE Academy.
  • The possibility to work part-time.

And did you know that AAE was recognized as a World-class Workplace 2025? This certification is awarded only when employees rate their employer significantly above average. We are proud of that achievement.

Together we move the world happily forward 

Improving the world starts here, with your next career move. 

We look forward to receiving your application for the position of Improvement Knight. Apply today. 

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Your application journey

1
Here begins your application journey: 4 steps to your ultimate career

How exciting that you've applied to AAE! Our recruiter Mohamed will get to work and will always send a response to your application.

2
The first introduction; here, we assess together with you if there is a match

Nice to meet you! During this conversation, we'll assess both a professional fit and a mutual match in terms of our unique company culture.

3
After this, you'll experience AAE during a meet & greet day.

During the meet & greet, you'll have the opportunity to experience AAE in practice and meet your future colleagues.

4
It's a match! Congratulations and welcome to AAE!

We'll conclude your application journey with a suitable contract proposal. Your onboarding and career at AAE will now truly begin!

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Mohamed Yahia

Mohamed Yahia

Wat leuk dat je interesse hebt in AAE! Binnen AAE ben ik samen met mijn HR collega's verantwoordelijk voor het werven van technisch talent. Als je vragen hebt, bel, mail of stuur me even een appje en wie weet zien we elkaar snel bij AAE in Helmond!

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