Senior Product Development Engineer – AR3

TEKEVER; Caldas da Rainha; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Shuttle transport

Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

TEKEVER is seeking an experienced engineer to drive the development and optimization of the AR3 platform. You will translate customer needs into engineering solutions and work across engineering, design, manufacturing and quality teams to deliver robust product improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in product development, fluency in English, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes from concept to production, while maintaining autonomy and mentoring junior colleagues in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• +5 years of professional experience in product development and continuous improvement.
• Experience with products already in production and customization to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to work end-to-end from requirements through design, prototyping, testing and production.
• Strong problem-solving, autonomy and technical decision-making skills.
• Fluent English is essential; Portuguese is a plus.
• Resilience, proactivity and a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and optimization of the AR3, identifying and implementing product improvements.
• Translate customer needs and requirements into engineering solutions, ensuring feasibility.
• Analyse product requirements, specifications and applicable standards.
• Develop product changes from concept through prototyping, testing, validation and production.
• Identify and solve complex technical problems with root cause analysis and robust solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Quality.
• Act as a technical reference, contributing to evolution of the AR3 platform.
• Work with autonomy while sharing knowledge and supporting less experienced team members.

Skills

Product development

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace/Automotive experience advantageous

Job description

• Drive the development and optimization of the AR3, identifying and implementing product improvements;
• Translate customer needs and requirements into engineering solutions, ensuring their technical feasibility;
• Analyse product requirements, specifications and applicable standards;
• Develop product changes, from concept and design through prototyping, testing, validation and implementation into production;
• Identify and solve complex technical problems, performing root cause analysis and defining robust solutions;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Quality;
• Act as a technical reference, contributing to the continuous evolution of the AR3 platform.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy, while sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive the development and optimization of the AR3, identifying and implementing product improvements;
• Translate customer needs and requirements into engineering solutions, ensuring their technical feasibility;
• Analyse product requirements, specifications and applicable standards;
• Develop product changes, from concept and design through prototyping, testing, validation and implementation into production;
• Identify and solve complex technical problems, performing root cause analysis and defining robust solutions;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Quality;
• Act as a technical reference, contributing to the continuous evolution of the AR3 platform.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy, while sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

Profile & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field;
• +5 years professional experience in product development and continuous improvement, preferably in complex physical products, aerospace, UAVs, automotive or similar industries;
• Experience working with products already in production, ideally involving product customization and adaptations to meet customer requirements;
• Ability to work end-to-end, from requirements through design, prototyping, testing, validation and production implementation;
• Strong problem-solving, autonomy and technical decision-making skills;
• Fluent English is essential; Portuguese is considered a plus;
• Resilience, proactivity and a hands-on approach;
• Ability to adapt and thrive in an environment of constant innovation and change.
• Availability to work on-site in both Caldas da Rainha and Leiria.

What We Have To Offer You

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your proven level of experience
• Meal allowance and health insurance for employees
• Shuttle transport service between Lisboa, Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor
• Bonus in line with company policy
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)