Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Division: BENTELER Automotive 
Functional Area: Logistics; Engineering 
Career Level: Professional 
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time 
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00 
Required Languages: Portuguese; English 
Requisition ID: 46867 

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Automotive, or related fields).
• Specialization: Post-graduate degree or MBA in Project Management, Industrial Management, or Global Process Engineering (Preferred).
• Industry Experience: Solid experience in process/manufacturing engineering within the automotive sector (OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers).
• Leadership: Proven experience in leadership roles managing technical teams (coordination, supervision, or management).
• Quality Tools: Mastery of automotive quality tools (Core Tools): APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Methodologies: Six Sigma certification (Green Belt minimum, Black Belt preferred) and mastery of Lean Manufacturing concepts (TPS, Kanban, JIT).
• Technology & Innovation: Knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, MES systems, and Industry 4.0 / Digital Twin concepts.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (GD&T) and proficiency in CAD/Simulation software (AutoCAD, Catia, or similar).
• Languages: Advanced or Fluent English (essential for global reporting and interface).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing methodologies (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Ensure proper balancing of assembly and production lines (Takt Time vs. Cycle Time) to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Map and optimize the flow of materials and information on the shop floor (Layout and Internal Logistics).
• Coordinate process engineering in the development and launch of new vehicles or components, ensuring compliance with the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) timeline.
• Participate in product design reviews focusing on manufacturability and assemblability (DFM/DFA - Design for Manufacturing / Assembly).
• Specify, quote, approve, and commission new equipment, tooling, robots, and automation devices, managing the Capex (investment) budget.
• Lead and update Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to mitigate quality risks.
• Ensure all processes and workstations are designed in compliance with ergonomics and safety standards (in synergy with the EHS/OHS team).
• Develop and implement mistake-proofing systems (Poka-Yokes / error-proofing devices) on the production line.
• Lead, train, and develop process engineers and technicians, fostering a high-performance and innovative culture.
• Monitor and report key area indicators (OEE evolution, scrap reduction, manufacturing costs, and standard hours per unit).

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The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!