Mechanical Engineer

Location: Castelo Branco, Portugal
Work Mode: On-site (at the plant)

StoneShield Engineering was the former name of the Castelo Branco site, a Portuguese automation company founded in 2017. Located in Castelo Branco, a city in central Portugal near Covilhã and Fundão, it is about 230 km northeast of Lisbon. The company specialized in developing automation and robotic solutions for manufacturing.

In 2024, StoneShield was acquired by Lear Corporation as part of Lear’s strategy to strengthen its internal automation capabilities. Since the acquisition, the site has been fully integrated into Lear and is now focused on producing automation systems exclusively for Lear’s global manufacturing operations, especially within the Seating and E-Systems divisions.

The facility is currently undergoing transformation into an internal automation and innovation hub, with 29 employees today and a plan to grow to 50 as operations expand.

Mission:
Develop and optimize mechanical components and assemblies for industrial production, ensuring quality, safety, and alignment with technical project requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Design scalable and efficient mechanical system solutions based on project needs
• Ensure delivery of required functionalities with quality and on time
• Develop mechanical components associated with products
• Perform corrective and improvement-focused mechanical maintenance
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Participate in defining requirements, testing, and validating mechanical parts
• Prepare technical documentation, including pneumatic schematics
• Collaborate with the team to ensure proper integration and functionality of solutions

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Skills:
• SolidWorks
• Visual Studio
• Experience: Preferred in similar roles
• Languages: English and Portuguese
• Soft Skills: Strong planning skills, attention to detail, proactivity, and teamwork
• Other:
• Available for occasional travel (domestic and international)
• On-site presence required at the Castelo Branco plant
• Adaptation period: 6 months