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Production - Manufacturing Engineering Leader
Novares Group · Arouca
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Production‑Manufacturing Engineering Leader to join our Engineering/Maintenance department, focusing on plastic injection molding. The role will drive the launch of new projects with high plant impact and ensure the ongoing performance of mass‑produced products.
Key responsibilities
- Lead project management and industrialization, coordinating cross‑functional teams from concept to mass‑production approval.
- Develop and maintain project schedules in partnership with Maintenance and other departments.
- Train supervisors, GAP leaders, and initial production teams on new processes and ensure proper implementation of production standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, organize efficiency workshops, and sustain productivity and reliability of existing processes.
- Validate new processes and product features, manage customer‑driven changes in collaboration with Business and Purchasing.
- Review and adapt factory layout, assess machine and space capacity to meet evolving demand.
- Conduct process risk analyses together with the Quality department.
Required profile
- Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and compliance.
- Experience with SAP for data extraction and analysis.
- Fluent English (mandatory).
- Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and control plans.
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
Required skills
- SAP data extraction and analysis
- FMEA methodology
- Control plan development
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead high‑impact projects in a modern manufacturing environment.
- Collaborative cross‑functional teams.
- Professional development in advanced manufacturing processes.
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