Process Engineer and Continuous Improvement | Ponte de Sor

Are you ready to revolutionize the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate in four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructures to space exploration.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that provides real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime security and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global security standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide unlimited support through mission-focused change agents, delivering the right information at the right time to facilitate critical decisions.

If you are passionate about technology and want to shape the future — TEKEVER is the right place for you.

What your main responsibilities will be:

- Analyze and map production and operational processes;

- Develop and implement improvements based on methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, and Kaizen;

- Participate in defining standard operating procedures;

- Conduct internal training on best process practices and continuous improvement;

- Support the implementation of technologies and automations in processes;

- Work closely with areas such as Quality, Production, Engineering, and Logistics;

- Identify and measure various wastes in production processes, prioritize, and promote actions on the main causes;

- Support factory maintenance management, supported by associated KPIs;

- Promote continuous improvement projects and build and implement performance metrics for production processes;

- Promote productivity improvement actions;

- Define workstation STD, material flows, and layouts, identify, propose, and test potential improvements;

- Identify improvement opportunities at the level of production operation provisioning, new methods and hardware;

- Identify improvement opportunities regarding the repeatability and reproducibility of processes, methods, and tools;

- Analyze the different production processes at a technical level and identify new methods/tools with key suppliers in the market;

Profile and requirements:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Management Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent area;

- Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.);

- Experience in process analysis and operational efficiency projects;

- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.);

- Language requirements: proven proficiency at C2 level in Portuguese and proven proficiency at B2 level in English;

- Autonomy and problem-solving ability;

- Resilience, proactivity, and dynamism to coordinate work among teams.

What we have to offer you:

- We offer an excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;

- Salary commensurate with proven experience

If you are ready to embrace this opportunity, send us your application.