Head of Engineering (MFX)

Your Mission

As Engineering Manager you will lead the engineering and industrialization strategy for the Somfy Felgueiras site. You will ensure the reliability of equipment the optimization of manufacturing processes and the successful launch of new products and lines. You will drive continuous improvement guarantee compliance with safety and quality standards and develop a highperforming technical team.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Maintenance

• Oversee maintenance planning execution and continuous optimization.
• Ensure the technical availability and reliability of all machinery tools and equipment.
• Guarantee efficient problemsolving to support production continuity.
• Implement and monitor TPM and CMMS practices.
• Optimize spare parts inventory and maintenance-related costs.
• Define monitor and report maintenance and engineering KPIs.

Industrialization & Technical Excellence

• Lead the industrialization of new products equipment and production lines.
• Collaborate with Group Industrial Engineering Purchasing Quality and Production teams.
• Promote and implement technical innovations and process optimization.
• Ensure full compliance with industrialization standards and company guidelines.
• Drive Lean methodologies: SMED TPM 5S.
• Develop and lead annual continuous improvement roadmaps (SPS).
• Foster a strong Lean and problemsolving culture.

Systems & Data Governance

• Act as key user for CMMS and MES systems ensuring robust usage and continuous improvement.
• Manage technical master data creation updates and governance.
• Guarantee accuracy and timeliness of all industrialization engineering and maintenance reporting.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Define objectives and monitor team performance and development.
• Build a culture of ownership collaboration and high engagement.
• Identify competency gaps and implement training and development plans.
• Optimize team structure and ensure efficient resource allocation.

Budget & Compliance Management

• Contribute to annual budget planning and monitor budget execution.
• Ensure compliance with machine certifications product approvals and applicable legislation.
• Lead and support key transformation projects at local and global level.
• Manage project scope risks timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance processes and technical documentation standards.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a managerial role within an international manufacturing company (Ideally with experience in the automotive industry).
• Technical degree in mechanics electricity automation or similar.
• Proven experience in preventive maintenance leadership.
• Practical knowledge of Lean tools (SMED TPM 5S).
• Strong problem-solving cost planning and optimization skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Calm proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Intermediate English (minimum B1 level).
• Passion for continuous improvement.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A company culture that values safety responsibility and innovation

Important: Only applications submitted with an English CV through our secure system will be considered!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time