Simultaneous Engineering & Mechanical Samples Assessment (f/m/div.)

Working closely with development, manufacturing, quality and supplier teams, you will contribute to product industrialization, process excellence and continuous quality improvement across global projects.

Your contribution to something big:

• Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities together with Mechanical Design, Hardware, Layout, Manufacturing Technologies, Process Engineering, Plants and Suppliers.
• Support Design Freeze reviews by evaluating product maturity, manufacturability and process readiness.
• Identify risks and implement preventive measures to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of new assembly technologies and manufacturing guidelines.
• Perform mechanical assessments of product samples throughout the development lifecycle and support global project teams.
• Define, coordinate and monitor containment and corrective actions related to product concepts and manufacturing processes.
• Moderate technical assessment meetings, document results and track implementation actions.
• Ensure compliance with product and process guidelines while identifying and reporting deviations.
• Monitor product maturity and maintain industrialization documentation, including IMA files.
• Support sample maturity phases from prototype assessments through production readiness.
• Create and align Device Assembly Specifications (DAS) and Reuse Matrix documentation together with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) activities, Process Chain Development (PCD) workshops, and risk assessment reviews.
• Collaborate in PFMEA and DFMEA activities to proactively identify and mitigate product and process risks.
• Support packaging assessments, engineering change requests (ECRs) and concession analyses.
• Contribute to the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across global development projects.

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Experience in mechanical product development, industrialization, manufacturing engineering or process engineering.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international project environments.
• Experience supporting product launches and industrialization activities is an advantage.

Know-how

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, materials engineering and product development.
• Strong knowledge of metals and polymers.
• Proficiency in 2D mechanical design and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience with 3D CAD tools, preferably NX Unigraphics.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with quality methodologies and problem-solving tools.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, DFMA and process risk assessment methodologies.

Languages

• Fluent in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project milestones.

Personality

• Proactive and self-driven.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• High level of responsibility and ownership.
• Curious, innovative and motivated to drive improvements.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Work #LikeABosch includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🛡️  Health insurance

🧑‍⚕️  Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

🚉 Great access to public transports

🚌 Free transport from Porto

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!