Founded in 1954, Fischer Connectors designs, develops and deploys end-to-end interconnect solutions for ecosystems requiring local transfer and management of data, signals and power. Its tailored electronic solutions, connectors and cable assemblies are trusted globally for their reliability in demanding environments.
Fischer Connectors is part ofConextivity Group. With nearly 600 people worldwide, four R&D centers and six manufacturing sites, the Swiss-headquartered technology group offers high-performance connectivity solutions that manage power and data flows seamlessly from sensors and devices to the cloud, enabling the emergence of new and scalable ecosystems. Conextivity comprises two core business activities: Fischer Connectors and Wearin'.
For our new Plant in Amarante, near Oporto, Portugal, we are looking for anIndustrialization Manager witha strong focus on Process Engineering and Tooling Development, ensuring the effective transition of new products from prototype phase to mass production. The role encompasses the coordination of local prototyping, continuous improvement, and master data management, while working closely with stakeholders across the group, including R&D, other manufacturing sites, and central engineering, to ensure industrial robustness, technological consistency, and cost efficiency.
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE:
1. Ownership of Industrialization Activities
· Drive the industrialization of new products from prototype phase to full-scale production.
· Ensure manufacturing readiness by defining, validating, and optimizing production processes.
· Coordinate local prototyping activities when required.
· Guarantee technical documentation and process qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with group and industry standards.
· Act as the local liaison for industrialization topics with central engineering, R&D and other plants.
· Contribute to group-level initiatives such as technology harmonization, best practice sharing and joint tooling development.
· Lead or support cross-site industrial projects, including complex equipment or product transfers.
3. Process & Methods Engineering Management
· Manage the local team of process and methods engineers that supports production with continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and new process introduction.
· Ensure structured and consistent creation and maintenance of product and tool master data (in SAP or equivalent ERP system).
· Promote and implement lean manufacturing principles.
· Keep the PFMEA's updated and relevant
· Lead the team responsible for designing and developing production tools and fixtures.
· Ensure tool readiness for new products, as well as ongoing improvement of existing tooling.
· Build and maintain a cost-effective and reliable tooling supplier base, in coordination with central procurement if applicable.
5. Project & Change Management
· Lead or support industrial projects with significant organizational impact (e.g., new product lines, transfer of production, equipment installation).
· Manage project scope, timing, resource allocation, and risk mitigation locally, in alignment with group objectives.
THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:
·5 years of experience in an industrial company(mechanical, process, or automation industries preferred).
·Solid knowledge of industrialization, tooling, process development, and prototyping.
· Experiencemanaging technical teams.
· Knowledge of ERP systems (preferablySAP), especially in master data.
·Familiarity with ISO 13485 or equivalent quality systems(EN 9100, IRIS is a plus).
· Experience inLean Manufacturing.
·Fluency in English and Portuguese is mandatory; French is a plus.
·International collaboration experienceis a strong advantage.
· Strongleadership and team development skills.
·Analytical, structured, and rigorous mindset.
· Hands-on, proactive andsolution-oriented.
·Strong communication skillsand ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
·Open to innovation, change, and continuous improvement.
Seniority level
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Employment type
Full-time
- Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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