Engineering Manager – Mechanical & Manufacturing

Anova

. Lead a team of mechanical engineering and manufacturing process engineers .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timePorto • PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design engineering and manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on team leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in driving process improvements and technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

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Mechanical Design EngineeringLeadership Experience3D CAD ProficiencyDFM/DFA for Electro-Mechanical SystemsLean or Six Sigma Exposure

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringProcess EngineeringTechnical DocumentationFixture DesignMechanical Process ValidationManufacturing DocumentationProcess Controls8D InvestigationsProduct Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam DevelopmentInfluencing OutcomesCross-Functional CollaborationPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

3D CAD ToolsPLM SoftwareECO Workflows

Industry Keywords

Electro-Mechanical SystemsHardware Development CyclesContinuous ImprovementRisk ManagementResource Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of mechanical engineering and manufacturing process engineers
Foster technical excellence and continuous growth
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations
Set clear goals and provide meaningful feedback
Champion structured engineering workflows and drive process improvements
Oversee 8D investigations, design changes for active product lines, new product development, production process definition, tooling and fixture creation, and process controls
Provide technical guidance and support decision-making
Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and resource planning
Partner with project managers on schedules, risks, issue tracking, and communication
Serve as project manager for active projects or sub-initiatives
Coordinate with mechanical/manufacturing engineering and other engineering teams
Ensure co-design coordination, defined interfaces, timely issue resolution, and complete solution design for EVT/DVT/PVT builds

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
5+ years in mechanical design engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related fields
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Leadership experience, formally or informally, across projects or teams
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes, develop others, drive engineering decisions, and deliver initiatives cross-functionally
Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced hardware development cycles (EVT/DVT/PVT)
Experience with DFM/DFA for electro-mechanical systems and close collaboration with contract manufacturers
Exposure to fixture design, mechanical process validation, and manufacturing documentation
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and mechanical analysis fundamentals
Preferred: experience managing a team through a full product lifecycle
Preferred: direct experience with contract manufacturer launches and process validation
Preferred: familiarity with PLM/ECO workflows
Preferred: experience owning schedule and risk for cross-functional initiatives
Preferred: exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ
Certifications are a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and reward strategies
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Benefits supporting health and finance
Recognition and reward
Additional employee well-being benefits