Process and Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Process and Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Technical Department team, optimizing production and manufacturing processes. Key Highlights: 1. Learning and growth opportunities 2. Dynamic, collaborative, and international environment 3. Real business impact **Location:** Vila do Conde **Area:** Engineering/Design **Experience:** Industrial sector experience FRICON is an international reference in the development and manufacturing of refrigeration equipment for the food and beverage industry. For over 50 years, we have delivered innovation, quality, and efficiency to customers in more than 130 countries. The Fricon Group operates across four business segments — supermarkets, frozen and ice cream products, beverages, and mobile solutions — and currently employs over 1,000 professionals in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil. We operate two production facilities in Vila do Conde, one in Recife, and a commercial office in Madrid, where we continue to grow sustainably, focusing on innovation, technology, and the development of our people. We seek professionals who wish to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and international environment offering learning opportunities, career growth, and real business impact. Currently, we aim to strengthen our Technical Department team with a Process and Continuous Improvement Engineer. **Profile we seek:** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Minimum 4 years’ experience in Process Engineering roles within an industrial environment; Proficiency in MS Office tools; Language skills (English required; Spanish preferred); Ability to analyze engineering drawings; Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement tools. **Main Responsibilities:** Analyze and verify the manufacturing of parts, their mechanical assemblies, and related structures; Support product certification processes (CE marking, product approval/certification); Review all technical documentation required for production; Develop/establish technical manufacturing specifications; Conduct in-line production testing; Support production and prototype development; Monitor production activities in collaboration with the Quality Department; Manage technical documentation; Create and maintain work models and instructions; Optimize production and related manufacturing processes; Implement process improvements; Perform time and motion studies; Conduct cell and assembly line balancing studies; Fulfill responsibilities defined in the Quality Management System work procedures and actively contribute to its continuous improvement; Propose improvements and corrections, aligning production requirements with workstation optimization to enhance human–machine integration; Actively contribute to continuous product improvement, cost reduction, and increased company productivity, always adhering to occupational health, safety, hygiene, and environmental protection standards. Join us! Apply via the form below or email: recrutamento@fricon.pt