Automation & Lean Manufacturing Engineer (Hybrid)

European Tech Recruit; Verona; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for its Verona-area site, with hybrid work (4 days onsite, 1 remote). You will own the performance of automatic assembly lines and drive lean improvements alongside maintenance and production teams.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing on automatic assembly processes, plus strong data analysis, problem-solving and IATF 16949 experience. You’ll influence safety, quality, delivery and cost on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Industrial/Management Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or process engineering on automatic assembly processes with line responsibility.
• Solid understanding of discrete assembly production processes and cost reduction.
• Structured root cause analysis and problem solving with corrective actions.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to work autonomously on the shop floor and prioritize issues.
• Fluent Italian and good working English (B2+).
• Willing to relocate or commute within Verona/Padua area.
• Experience in automotive supplier environment and IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance of automatic assembly lines across safety, quality, yield and efficiency.
• Investigate stoppages and deviations; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze production data to reduce downtime, cycle time and cost.
• Apply lean tools to remove waste and improve flow across the site.
• Identify and develop automation projects from business case to implementation.
• Collaborate with product development on new product introductions.
• Maintain up-to-date work instructions and process documentation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Excel proficiency

Autonomous on shop floor

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Automation equipment

Job description

European Tech Recruit seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for its Verona-area site, with hybrid work (4 days onsite, 1 remote). You will own the performance of automatic assembly lines and drive lean improvements alongside maintenance and production teams.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing on automatic assembly processes, plus strong data analysis, problem-solving and IATF 16949 experience. You’ll influence safety, quality, delivery and cost on the shop floor.