INDUSTRIALIZATION MANAGER
INDUSTRIALIZATION MANAGER
OUR CLIENT
Iconic French Maison within the global luxury goods industry, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, heritage, and uncompromising standards of quality.
With a strong manufacturing presence in Portugal, the organisation operates at the intersection of artisanal tradition and industrial precision — producing components that define the very meaning of luxury.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Production Manger, the Industrialization Engineer will play a pivotal role in optimising the manufacturing processes of metal components; ensuring they meet the House's exacting standards for quality, design integrity, and production efficiency.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the excellence of a globally recognised luxury brand from its Porto production hub, working on precision metal parts that form the signature details of iconic products.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
→ Analyse existing production methods for metal parts, identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality.
→ Design and develop specialised tools, molds, and fixtures for the manufacturing of metal components.
→ Evaluate and select appropriate metallic materials, considering mechanical properties, aesthetic requirements, cost-effectiveness and luxury durability standards.
→ Collaborate with R&D, quality control, and production teams to develop and refine new metal components from prototype to full-scale production.
→ Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure all metal parts meet design specifications and luxury standards.
→ Manage relationships with external suppliers and subcontractors for metal parts manufacturing.
→ Stay current with advancements in metal manufacturing technologies, materials, and best practices within the luxury sector.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a precision-driven engineering professional with a genuine passion for craftsmanship and manufacturing excellence — someone who thrives at the interface of technical rigour and luxury quality standards.
→ 5-7 years proven experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or process optimisation with a significant focus on metal parts.
→ Background in luxury goods, automotive, jewellery or a related precision sector strongly preferred.
→ Expertise in manufacturing processes for precision metal components (stamping, casting, CNC machining, polishing).
→ Strong knowledge of metallic materials (brass, zamak, stainless steel) and their properties, treatments, and finishes.
→ Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
→ Experience with quality control methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
→ Fluency in English; Italian and/or French a significant advantage.
→ Right to work in Portugal / EU required.