Position Summary: Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and leading automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety in metal-mechanical manufacturing processes. Key Highlights: 1. Lead automation projects from concept through validation. 2. Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams. 3. Focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Description and details of responsibilities Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and leading automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety in metal\-mechanical manufacturing processes, including manual assembly, riveting, welding, and grinding. This role requires a strong understanding of end\-to\-end automation processes, acting as a technical liaison between operations and automation providers, ensuring effective implementation without necessarily being responsible for detailed design. * Analyze current manufacturing processes (manual assembly, riveting, welding, grinding) to identify automation opportunities. * Design and develop automated systems, fixtures, and tooling to improve efficiency and repeatability. * Lead automation projects from concept through design, procurement, installation, and validation (FAT/SAT). * Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure successful implementation of automated solutions. * Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFMEA, work instructions, and control plans. * Program or troubleshoot PLCs, robots, and automated equipment (if applicable). * Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, ergonomics, and cost savings. * Evaluate ROI for automation projects and prepare business cases. * Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in all automation implementations. * Provide technical training to operators and maintenance personnel. * Monitor and improve process performance through data analysis. * Support new product introductions (NPI) ensuring manufacturability and automation readiness. Experience and Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field * 3–5\+ years of experience in automation within a manufacturing environment (preferably metal\-mechanical industry) * Experience working with assembly lines and manual processes improvement * Experience in project implementation (automation or capital equipment) * Experience with automation technologies (robots, PLCs, sensors, vision systems) * Knowledge of fixture design and tooling for metal\-mechanical processes * Understanding of welding processes (MIG, TIG, spot welding) and riveting systems * Familiarity with industrial safety standards (e.g., risk assessments, machine guarding) * CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) * Experience with cycle time analysis and line balancing * Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems * Data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, or similar tools) * Project management and execution * Continuous improvement mindset (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma). * Technical leadership and cross\-functional collaboration * Results\-driven with focus on efficiency and quality * Adaptability and innovation * Communication skills (technical and operational levels) Benefits * Benefits according to the Federal Labor Law (LFT) **Number of vacancies** 1 **Department** Engineering **Contract type** Permanent **Work modality** On-site **Shift** Day shift **Working hours** Full-time **Schedule*** Monday to Friday * Full-time **Education** Bachelor's degree with professional title **English** Spoken: Advanced, Written: Advanced **Willingness to travel** No