Product Engineer

Hiire is supporting a leading Portuguese technology company operating in a highly specialized and regulated sector, recruiting a Product Engineer to join its team.

Company Overview

EID is a leading high-tech company based in Portugal, operating primarily in the Defence sector. With a strong track record anddeep expertise in electronics and communications, the company designs, manufactures, and supports advanced, high-performance solutions for complex and demanding environments.

Operating inhighly specialized markets, EID is driven by a continuous focus on innovation. Its growth is grounded in the ability to develop and deliver technologically advanced products tailored to meet specific customer needs.

At the core of EID’s success is its team ofhighly skilled professionals, with a strong concentration of engineers in electronics, software, and communications. Their expertise and experience play a key role in shaping the company’s capabilities and ongoing evolution.

Role Overview

We are looking for aProduct Engineer to join our Product Management team. This role will serve as a key link between Product Management, R&D, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, ensuring the successful industrialization, cost optimization, and lifecycle management of our products.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in transforming product designs into manufacturable solutions, supporting industrial costing activities, and driving continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. This position will also contribute to the TDCIS project while supporting Product Management and Commercial teams in product costing and quotation activities.

What You’ll Do

• Support theindustrialization of new products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to manufacturing through Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

• Develop, maintain, and manageproduct structures, including article coding and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within ERP/PLM systems.

• Calculate, monitor, and optimize industrial product costs, identifying value engineering opportunities to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

• Coordinate engineering change management processes and maintain accurate product documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

• Monitor product reliability and component obsolescence, supporting risk mitigation and long-term product sustainability.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and R&D teams to support production activities, component qualification, and continuous product improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a related field.

• Previous experience in Product Engineering, Industrialization, New Product Introduction (NPI), or similar roles.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product lifecycle management, and industrial cost analysis.

• Experience working with ERP and/or PLM systems.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation, electronic schematics, and mechanical drawings.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

• A proactive mindset and a continuous improvement approach.

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience in similar Product Engineering, Product Management, or Industrial Engineering roles.

• Experience working with product lifecycle management processes.

• Familiarity with industrial cost calculation methodologies.

• Exposure to electronics manufacturing, defence, telecommunications, or other high-tech industries.

Benefits

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production environments.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts, including MTBF calculations.

• Experience managing component obsolescence and engineering change processes.

• Exposure to defence, electronics, telecommunications, or other high-technology industries.

If you’re excited about working on complex systems and contributing to innovative communication and network solutions, we’d love to hear from you.