Global Automotive Industrialization Engineer | Travel-Ready

LUZA Group; Portugal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LUZA Group is seeking an Industrialization Engineer for an international automotive Tier 1 program. The role focuses on the full industrialization lifecycle—from feasibility to full-rate production—across Portugal, Spain and France.

The ideal candidate will manage equipment specifications, process capability and supplier interactions, working closely with PM and Industrialization teams in a fast-paced, high-travel environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrialization, manufacturing engineering or new program launches.
• Experience with Ford processes and OEM requirements is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate industrialization activities across program launch, including feasibility studies and ramp-up.
• Lead technical reviews with suppliers from RFQ to implementation.
• Ensure production equipment meets safety, quality and capability targets.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning & scheduling

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering

CTeSP or equivalent (with experience)

Tools

3D CAD

Lead/Lean Manufacturing

FAT / SAT

APQP / PPAP

FMEA / PFMEA

MSA / SPC

Job description

LUZA Group is seeking an Industrialization Engineer for an international automotive Tier 1 program. The role focuses on the full industrialization lifecycle—from feasibility to full-rate production—across Portugal, Spain and France.

The ideal candidate will manage equipment specifications, process capability and supplier interactions, working closely with PM and Industrialization teams in a fast-paced, high-travel environment.