SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - WELDING & PRESS

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2025 the group reported 2.7 billion-euro revenues, with almost 11,000 employees, direct presence in 41 countries in 5 continents, 32 production sites and 31 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components, and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Wolf and Elco, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, Atag, Domotec, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and combustion technologies business.
 

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Welding & Press Shop to join our manufacturing leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional who is passionate about operational excellence, process optimization, and leading high-performing production teams.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving performance across our Welding and Press Shop operations, ensuring world-class standards in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing best practices, and supporting business growth through operational excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are motivated by solving complex engineering challenges, we would like to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing & Operations Leadership

• Lead Welding and Press Shop operations to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, tooling, and production resources.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve business objectives.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, throughput, and cost reduction.

Welding & Press Shop Engineering

• Provide technical leadership for welding and metal forming operations.
• Oversee setup, maintenance, and optimization of dies, tooling, welding fixtures, and production equipment.
• Ensure proper setup and control of welding parameters, including voltage, current, and shielding gas flow.
• Drive improvements in changeover times, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process, equipment, and quality issues.
• Supervise metal forming and deep-drawing processes, ensuring tooling performance, lubrication effectiveness, and preventive die maintenance programs.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Quality teams to ensure compliance with manufacturing and customer quality standards.
• Analyze defects, scrap, and process variations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and process stability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D teams.
• Support new product introductions and process development activities.
• Ensure equipment readiness and availability through effective maintenance coordination.

Safety Leadership

• Champion a strong safety culture across all manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Identify risks and implement proactive measures to prevent incidents and injuries.

Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and technical personnel.
• Build technical capability across the organization through mentoring and skills development.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 5-8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing or supporting Welding and Press Shop operations.
• Experience within metal fabrication, automotive, home appliance, or industrial manufacturing.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of welding technologies and metal forming processes.
• Experience with press shop operations, deep drawing, tooling, and die maintenance.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems associated with power presses and automated welding equipment.
• Ability to interpret and modify engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong analytical skills with experience monitoring and improving manufacturing KPIs.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead and motivate manufacturing teams.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people. We strive to provide a work environment that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements. In line with this commitment, we promote fair, transparent and equitable reward practices.  The compensation package will be determined based on the experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender‑neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.