Process & Industrialization Engineer - Combustion Solutions (f/m/div.)

Bosch Group; Aveiro; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site medical office

Training opportunities & certificates

Career progression

Bosch product discounts

Sports and health activities

Job summary

Bosch Group in Aveiro, Portugal, is seeking a Process & Industrialization Engineer to drive continuous improvement and industrialize new combustion solutions.

You will work on improving production processes, supporting DFMA and FMEA activities, and ensuring efficient, compliant manufacturing with OEE targets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in industrialization, production engineering, or process optimization in an industrial setting.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, FMEA, DFMA, and production planning.
• Familiarity with OEE and capacity studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement activities in production processes focusing on quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Develop cost–benefit analyses, technical specs, and capacity studies to support investments.
• Provide technical support to production areas and maintain standardized production practices.
• Conduct DFMEA and PFMEA analyses and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams.
• Support supplier evaluation and oversee equipment validation and investment setup.
• Monitor SOP performance and drive actions to achieve OEE targets and root-cause fixes.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives, integrating digital solutions and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

FMEA

DFMA

OEE

Continuous improvement

Education

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Process & Industrialization Engineer - Combustion Solutions (f/m/div.)

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: Home Comfort

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Your contribution to something big:

As a Process & Industrialization Engineer, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting production areas, and ensuring the effective industrialization of new products and technologies - combustion solutions (boilers and gas water heaters).

Your contribution to something big:

• Executing continuous improvement activities in production processes, focusing on quality, environment, safety, and efficiency, while preparing handbooks and performing process confirmation activities;
• Conducting cost‑benefit analyses, preparing technical specifications, and developing capacity studies to support investment approval;
• Providing technical support to production areas and creating documentation to sustain standardized production practices;
• Performing the technical approval of production equipment while ensuring corrective actions are implemented and validated;
• Developing studies for new products and assessing their impact on required investments;
• Collaborating in guideline workshops planning, including DFMA (Design for Manufacturing), to optimize product design for production efficiency;
• Contributing to D-FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) by analyzing design risks and their effects on customer requirements;
• Performing P‑FMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) activities through process mapping, identifying failure modes and their effects on the product and customer;
• Supporting supplier selection by evaluating technical proposals according to project requirements (Lead Time, Quality, Investment, Risk);
• Coordinating equipment and investment setup within the factory, conducting final validation tests, and securing approvals from relevant departments to ensure compliance with Bosch norms and standards;
• Monitoring production performance after SOP (Start of Production) to ensure achievement of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets, identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and defining/implementing improvement measures;
• Identifying needs and implementing actions related to Industry 4.0, integrating digital solutions into production equipment and KPI monitoring systems.

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience & Know-How

• Previous experience in industrialization, production engineering, or process optimization in an industrial environment;
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, FMEA, DFMA, and production planning;
• Experience with equipment specifications, industrial investments, and technical documentation;
• Familiarity with OEE and capacity studies.

Languages

• Good command of English and Portuguese (written and spoken).

Working Style and Personality

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities;
• Proactive, autonomous and flexible mindset with a passion for technical excellence;
• Structured, results‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently;
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
• Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• Sports and health related activities

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!