Senior Manager, Production Engineering & Assembly

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa; Ovar; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa in Ovar, Portugal, seeks a Production Engineering Assembly Senior Manager to lead our Manufacturing Engineering organization. You will drive industrialization, automation, and continuous improvement across high‑volume production, developing talented teams and delivering robust manufacturing solutions for next‑generation electrical and electronics systems.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and a strong focus on quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing, Process, and Automation Engineers.
• Drive industrialization and new product launches from concept through production ramp-up.
• Enhance manufacturing performance through automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve productivity, quality, OEE, process capability, and cost competitiveness.
• Define and implement manufacturing technology and equipment strategies.
• Manage capital investment and capacity planning projects.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Industrialization

Automation

Lean Six Sigma

APQP

PFMEA

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

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

Job description

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa in Ovar, Portugal, seeks a Production Engineering Assembly Senior Manager to lead our Manufacturing Engineering organization. You will drive industrialization, automation, and continuous improvement across high‑volume production, developing talented teams and delivering robust manufacturing solutions for next‑generation electrical and electronics systems.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and a strong focus on quality