Continuous Improvement Engineer (M/F/X)

Atepeli - Ateliers Du Portugal; Viseu; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ATEPELI - Ateliers du Portugal is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance production standards and line efficiency. You will work closely with workshop teams to apply lean methods, optimize flows, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will lead initiatives on ergonomics and process improvements, partnering with specialists to create robust procedures and documentation across multiple workshops in Portugal.

Qualifications

• Industrial production and continuous improvement engineer with lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Hands-on process optimization on the shop floor.
• Strong analytical skills and logical reasoning with excellent communication abilities.
• Fluency in French or English.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency using continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
• Develop robust processes and procedures, and document information for audit compliance.
• Collaborate with team leaders to define operating methods and optimize production flows.
• Assess equipment needs and create supporting materials for production teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Hands-on optimization

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Direct message the job poster from ATEPELI - Ateliers du Portugal 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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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Location

Continuous Improvement Engineer (M/F/X) - Penafiel, Portuguese Republic, PT