Senior Factories & Installation Engineer - Carcass

NOV; São João; On-site; BRL 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Senior Factories & Installation Engineer - Carcass to join our global Manufacturing Process Engineering team. The role focuses on optimizing the Carcass manufacturing process, identifying opportunities, and delivering technical solutions to improve efficiency, safety, quality and standardization across our sites in Açu, Brazil and Kalundborg, Denmark.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, Supply Chain and global suppliers to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Solid professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, or related areas.
• Proven experience in executing industrial projects, including assembly, installation, modification, or expansion of production lines.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machine elements, materials, tolerances and fits, structures, power transmission systems, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, forming, assembly, surface treatment, and manufacturing of mechanical components.
• Experience in developing industrial machinery, equipment, fixtures, or tooling.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and technical drawing software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, or equivalents.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, diagrams, technical specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Knowledge of project management, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and supplier coordination.
• Experience with structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, A3, 8D).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, charts) and KPI development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication for meetings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities for the Carcass manufacturing process and develop technical solutions.
• Implement initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance, safety, quality and standardization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, and Supply Chain teams and global suppliers.
• Interact in a multicultural, cross-functional environment across multiple sites (Açu, Brazil and Kalundborg, Denmark).

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Engineering

Industrial machinery

Root cause analysis

Structured problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

CATIA

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Factories & Installation Engineer - Carcass to join our global Manufacturing Process Engineering (MPE) team.

The MPE team is responsible for developing and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes, driving greater efficiency, safety, quality, and global standardization across our facilities in Açu, Brazil, and Kalundborg, Denmark .

The primary focus of this position will be the Carcass manufacturing process , identifying improvement opportunities, developing technical solutions, and implementing initiatives aimed at optimizing manufacturing performance and processes.

The successful candidate will work in a multicultural and collaborative environment , interacting frequently with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, Supply Chain, and global suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Solid professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering , or related areas.
• Proven experience in executing industrial projects, including the assembly, installation, modification, or expansion of production lines.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machine elements, materials, tolerances and fits, structures, power transmission systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, forming, assembly, surface treatment, and the manufacturing of mechanical components.
• Experience in the development of industrial machinery, equipment, fixtures, or tooling.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and technical drawing software , such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, diagrams, technical specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Knowledge of project management , including scope definition, planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and supplier coordination.
• Experience with structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies, such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa, A3, 8D , or similar approaches.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and process optimization methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, charts, and the development of performance tracking tools and KPIs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office , particularly PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Fluent English , with strong written and verbal communication skills for meetings, presentations, technical documentation, and collaboration with global teams.
• Availability for domestic and international travel , particularly between the Açu and Kalundborg facilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams .