Production Engineer

Festo

Production Engineer optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing technologies for industrial automation at Festo. Leading initiatives to increase efficiency and support production operations in Sofia.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSofia • 🇧🇬 BulgariaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Production Engineering with a focus on optimizing manufacturing processes using MTM methodology, Lean manufacturing principles, and quality control methods. Proficient in SAP for data management and capable of leading Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost reduction.

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Production Engineering ExpertiseMTM MethodologySAP ProficiencyLean Manufacturing KnowledgeContinuous Improvement Leadership

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Process OptimizationProduction CalculationsTechnical Documentation CreationCapacity Increase ProjectsQuality Control MethodsOEE ImprovementCost Reduction InitiativesManufacturing Layout DesignKPI Monitoring and AnalysisTroubleshooting Process Issues

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingTeam PlayerCreativity and Continuous Improvement AttitudeFlexibility and Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMS Office8D Reports

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ProcessesElectrical Devices ProductionElectric Drives and MotorsOperational ExcellenceMulticultural Working Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes and workstations using MTM methodology to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and process reliability.
Develop and implement next-generation manufacturing technologies and production concepts.
Coordinate and support production transfer and relocation projects.
Provide technical support to serial production and troubleshoot process-related issues.
Prepare production calculations, maintain routings, and ensure data accuracy within SAP.
Lead and coordinate process changes in production.
Create, update, and maintain manufacturing and technical documentation for serial products.
Drive capacity increase projects to support business growth and operational requirements.
Lead Continuous Improvement (CIP) initiatives, OEE improvement, quality enhancement, and efficiency gains.
Monitor and analyze production KPIs, identifying opportunities for operational excellence.
Contribute to the strategic technological development of manufacturing operations.
Lead cost optimization workshops to identify savings and drive cost reduction initiatives.
Lead cost savings projects from identification through implementation to improve manufacturing costs.
Design manufacturing layouts to optimize material flow.
Actively participate in the analysis of customer complaints and 8D reports.
Deliver training sessions for production operators to ensure correct process implementation and standardized work compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge in German language will be considered as advantage.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) is an asset.
Very good command of MS Office.
Proven expertise and practical experience in Production Engineering at least 3 years.
Experience in production/manufacturing environment and especially in production of electrical devices or electric drives and motors will be considered as a serious advantage.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing management methods and principles.
Knowledge of quality control methods.
Knowledge of MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) will be considered as advantage.
Capable of making fast decisions and taking the responsibility for the results in dynamic and changing environment.
Oriented towards goals achieving and results.
Focused on the added value for the internal and/or external clients.
Team player, able to work in a multicultural working environment.
Thinking out of the box, creativity and continuous improvement attitude.
Flexible, adaptable, open to meet the change and acquire new knowledge and skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively present complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams, operators and management.
Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Motivating compensation and social benefits package.
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects in the field of industrial automation, IIoT and robotics.
Professional development and learning opportunities in high technology and production environment.
Flexible working hours.