Engineering Lab Lead, Automotive Product Validation

NexyaHR | Talent. Trust. Transformation.; Setúbal; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NexyaHR | Talent. Trust. Transformation.

in Portugal seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead a Product Engineering Laboratory for validation, testing and continuous improvement of automotive products. Responsibilities include managing lab operations, ensuring ISO 17025 compliance, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to deliver high-quality results on schedule. This leadership role requires strong people management, excellent planning, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical/mechatronics/materials/physics).
• Minimum 5 years in an engineering or product testing laboratory.
• Experience leading engineering or laboratory teams in automotive context.
• Fluent English and on-site availability in Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Laboratory Engineers to high performance.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Product Engineering Laboratory.
• Ensure safety and ISO/17025-compliant testing activities.
• Coordinate product validation and testing across development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering, Physics

Tools

LIMS

ISO 17025 knowledge

Job description

NexyaHR | Talent. Trust. Transformation.

in Portugal seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead a Product Engineering Laboratory for validation, testing and continuous improvement of automotive products. Responsibilities include managing lab operations, ensuring ISO 17025 compliance, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to deliver high-quality results on schedule. This leadership role requires strong people management, excellent planning, and hands-on