Manager TTE & Process Engineering

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? We’re establishing a new MRO facility near Porto, Portugal. This location will be repairing engine parts and aircraft components. As part of a well established and trusted company, we’re offering you the unique chance to combine the stability of a successful organization with the excitement of building something new from the ground up!

Tasks

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee our Tooling & Test Equipment (TTE) and Process Engineering teams. In this role, you’ll ensure our shops are equipped with reliable tooling, robust technical processes, and the support and documentation needed to operate at their best.

Responsibilities and Tasks including but are not limited to the following:

• Organizes, supervises and leads Engineering teams to provide capable TTE, technical processes and support.
• Leads Engineering teams to provide capable TTE, technical processes, support and documentation.
• Leads employee relations through clear communication and coaching.
• Plans, executes and monitors TTE/process projects to meet time, budget and quality targets.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, safety and environmental requirements.
• Defines and optimizes targets and KPIs.
• Assists in incident/deviation analysis and recommendations.
• Contributes to LHT’s i
  MRO network.
• Assists Director of Engineering on major projects.
• Ensures employee qualifications and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

In this role, you will play a key part in leading our Engineering teams and ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of our tooling, processes and technical support. Success in this position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Strong written and spoken Portuguese and English skills, German desirable
• Professional experience in aircraft, engine, component engineering/maintenance, or material planning preferred
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, SAP)
• Good knowledge of logistics
• High customer focus, service mindset
• Excellent analytical, planning, flexibility, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to structure, schedule and plan complex work
• Strong decision‑making and sense of responsibility

Please send your application in English.

Candidates must have the right to live/work in Portugal.

Applications will be evaluated based solely on the candidates' merit, without consideration of any other factors.

About Lufthansa Technik Portugal S. A

The employing company is part of Lufthansa Technik Group and provides maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components and engine parts, including services as logistics and related or ancillary activities.