Continuous Improvement Engineer (M/F/X)

ATEPELI - Ateliers du Portugal

Penafiel

On-site

EUR 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading luxury manufacturing company in Penafiel is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance production efficiency through lean methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in optimizing shop floor processes. Fluency in English or French is necessary, alongside exceptional communication abilities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and continuous improvement in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Experience in industrial production and continuous improvement engineering.
Fluency in French or English is required.
Strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

Enhance production efficiency using continuous improvement methods.
Develop robust processes and resolve real-time manufacturing challenges.
Work with team leaders to optimize production flows.
Ensure safety and compliance in improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Safety standards compliance

Job description

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ATEPELI – Ateliers de Portugal, is part of one of the largest international luxury groups. At ATEPELI we are dedicated to the production of exclusive leather goods and footwear components. Currently, we have 3 workshops in the north of Portugal, more specifically, in Ponte de Lima, Penafiel and Santa Maria da Feira. We are committed to providing the best possible environment to nurture our employee’s skills and to flourish their talent.

Are you ready to be our next Continuous Improvement Engineer?

We're looking for a dynamic individual to enhance and optimize our production standards and line efficiency across our workshop. In this role, you will:

Drive significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency through the application of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies;
Play a key role in developing robust processes and procedures, swiftly resolving real-time manufacturing challenges, and meticulously documenting information for audit compliance;
You will work side‑by‑side with team leaders to define operating methods, optimize production flows, assess equipment needs, and create essential support materials. Your role will involve identifying necessary
Cultivate a strong culture of benchmarking and networking among our various workshops;
Ensure that all improvement initiatives and production line setups adhere to the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental responsibility. You will champion continuous improvement projects focused on ergonomics and overall well‑being, collaborating with relevant specialists to maintain a safe and high‑quality work environment.

Is this position made for you?

You're an industrial production and continuous improvement engineer with a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tools. You're passionate about hands‑on process optimization directly on the shop floor. Your strong analytical skills and excellent logical reasoning are complemented by exceptional communication abilities. Fluency in French or English is required.

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This position will be posted until filled.

If our talent acquisition team determines your background may be a good match for this position, we'll contact you directly regarding the next steps in the process.

ATEPELI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ATEPELI is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.

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