Industrial Engineer (gn)
Join Our Team as Industrial Engineer – Oerlikon Fine Parts | Cubimatéria – Fundão, Castelo Branco
We offer a unique and exciting job opporuntiy for an Industrial Engineer with strong background in production manufacturing who is responsible for defining, optimizing, and industrializing manufacturing processes related to vibrofinishing, polishing and PVD coating preparation, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met. The role acts as a key interface between production, quality, maintenance, and R&D and you work in an international environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Process Engineering & Industrialization
- Define, document, and optimize vibrofinishing, polishing and PVD preparation processes of the production site cubimateria
- Lead industrialization of existing and new products and processes, from prototype to series production.
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and routing definitions.
- Define process parameters, equipment settings, and acceptance criteria over the entire production process
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze cycle times, yield, scraps, and rework related to vibrofinishing, .
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and quality.
- Support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or aesthetics.
- Analysis of market benchmarks and technical solutions for vibrofinishing and polishing
PVD Manufacturing Support
- Collaborate closely with PVD engineers and operators on:
- Data collection&analysis on Process capability&stability
- Surface preparation quality (pre- and post-polishing & vibrofinishing)
- Definition of PVD and washing frames vs products
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration Act as technical interface with Production, Quality, R&D, Purchasing, and Maintenance.
- Participate in audits, risk analysis exercises and validation activities. Support qualification of new equipment, tools, consumables, and suppliers.
- Documentation & Standards Maintain process documentation in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- Train production teams on new or modified processes
Required education, experience, knowledge (max. 7list education, experience, knowledge, special licenses needed to perform the job):
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience.Sound experience in production manufacturing and operations environment, having worked in previous roles as production leader or similar
- Multiple years of experience as Industrial Engineer / Methods Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven hands-on experience in vibrofinishing and polishing processes (manual and/or automated).
- Industrialization and process validation experience
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools and techniques.
- Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
- Good data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Solid experience in PVD manufacturing, preferably in precision, luxury, or high-quality industries (e.g. watchmaking, medical devices, automotive, decorative coatings) will be considered as a plus.
- Proficiency in English (working level).
- Knowledge of French and/or Italian is a plus.
- Comfortable with standard industrial IT tools (ERP, MES, Excel, process documentation tools).
We also Value
- Adaptable & Responsible: A dynamic team player who embraces change and takes ownership.
- Committed & Resilient: Works independently with a methodical and solution-focused mindset.
- Analytical Thinker: Strong grasp of logistics tools, data analysis, and Continuous Improvement.
- Team-Oriented: Driven to collaborate and contribute to shared success.
Why Join Us?
At Oerlikon, you’ll join a global leader in surface solutions and advanced materials. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer:
- The opportunity to lead impactful projects
- A collaborative and international work environment
- Career development and growth opportunities
- A chance to be part of a company shaping the future of manufacturing
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.
We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential - guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
About Oerlikon Luxury
Oerlikon Luxury specializes in producing accessories for the high-end fashion industry. It comprises two brands: Oerlikon Riri, which produces branded Riri and Cobrax zippers and buttons respectively; and Oerlikon Fineparts, which offers metal components, fashion jewellery and surface treatments.
Oerlikon Luxury is headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland, counts 1100 employees at 11 sites located in Italy, Switzerland, France and Portugal as well as sales offices in New York, Paris and Shanghai.
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