Production Engineer

Energizing a new world with Exide Technologies

About us:

Exide Technologies ( is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.

Exide Technologies' Energy Solutions division is developing and manufacturing stationary energy storage batteries, from backup power to large-scale storage systems (BESS and C&I). Exide ́s technology portfolio spans from multiple lead-acid over to lithium-ion technologies supporting the global energy transition and digitalization. Our storage systems are used in UPS, Telecom, Datacenters, Public Transport, in Front-of- and Behind-the-Meter applications and many more.

About the job:

For our fast growing division Energy Solutions in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal at the earliest possible date we are looking for a: Production Engineer.

Reporting to the Plant Production Manager, your mission will be to ensure the flow of the production process, ensuring quality, quantity, costs, delivery times and safety. This role leads with production teams, interacts with the other departments that are involved in the production process and participates in the implementation of preventive and corrective actions.

What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?

- Focus on workers safety and predicting the consequences for the environment.
- Monitoring of production reports.
- Monitor the 5S and continuous improvement tools in the production area.
- Monitoring the production area and any related projects to ensure efficiency.
- Support the inventories.
- Support the best quality of products and compliance with the specifications of the production process.
- Support plan production programs to ensure the achievement of these objectives.
- Support the management of equipment and human resources according to the production flow.
- Identification of improvement opportunities.
- Develop and execute improvement actions.

What we ask for:

- Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management or similar.
- Professional experience of at least 2 to 5 years in an industrial environment.
- Results oriented. High level of execution and agility.
- Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
- Good communication skills.
- Planning, organizing and time management.
- English is mandatory.
- Good knowledge of IT tools and MS-Office.
- Lean and Continuous Improvement tools.
- Interest in shopfloor operations and interaction with employees at their work areas.

What we offer:

We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing division within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:

- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible working hours system.
- Annual holidays: 23 days.
- Subsidized meals.
- Pension Plan financed by the employer.
- Medical Services according Exide protocols.
- Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities.
- Access to Gamelearn platform.
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
- Contribute to innovative projects.
- A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment.

Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.

Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck

Our energy: It's you Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.

Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet's limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.

Exide Technologies – Energizing a new world