Experis, a global leader in talent management solutions, and is looking for a
Plant
Manager,
for a
medical device manufacturing company in Guimarães, Braga.

We are looking for a Plant Engineer to assume technical responsibility for manufacturing processes, infrastructure, and maintenance, during the factory setup, ramp-up, and stabilization phases.

To act as the technical owner of the plant, ensuring robust, efficient, sustainable and compliant manufacturing and maintenance systems, while enabling effective transfer of products from R&D to manufacturing in full compliance with normatives and medical device regulatory requirements.

Key Resposibilities

Industrialization & Manufacturing Processes

• Lead new product transfer and industrialization from R&D to serial production
• Define, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes

Qualification, Compliance & Quality

• Lead and execute IQ / OQ / PQ for equipment and manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and internal QMS procedures

Methods, Standards & Efficiency

• Establish standard times, capacity assumptions, and efficiency targets
• Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement

Maintenance & Facilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production to minimize downtime
• Define and implement the maintenance strategy (preventive, corrective, predictive)
• Ensure availability, reliability, and safety of production equipment and utilities
• Lead and technically supervise the Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Infrastructure & Industrial Projects

• Contribute to the design, improvement, and scaling of production infrastructure
• Support the implementation of new industrial projects, technologies, and equipment
• Participate in layout definition, utilities planning, and capacity expansion

Engineering Function & Technical Authority

• Structure and coordinate the engineering and maintenance functions as production support systems
• Train production and maintenance personnel on processes and standards
• Review, validate, and approve technical drawings, GD&T, materials, and manufacturing specifications

Required Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering (mandatory)
• Strong background in technical drawing and manufacturing documentation
• 5–8 years of industrial experience, preferably in regulated environments
• Proven experience in: CNC machining; Plastic injection molding; Product industrialization and production support; Industrial maintenance coordination
• Medical devices experience is a strong plus
• Factory setup / ramp-up experience is highly valued

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of technical drawing, GD&T, tolerances, and finishes
• Proficiency in CAD and/or SolidWorks
• Experience with BOMs, routings, ERP, and maintenance records
• PFMEA, control plans, root-cause analysis
• Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement tools

Languages

• English – fluent (mandatory)
• Portuguese – fluent

If you are ready to be part of a leading company in its market, dynamic and constantly expanding, don't hesitate to apply