Journeys From the Classroom to the Factory

Industrial Engineering and Management is about much more than formulas, models or analytical tools. It is the ability to turn complex problems into practical solutions that create value for people, customers and organisations.

This session will share real-life experiences gained over more than fifteen years in the automotive industry, from initial logistics and automation projects to leading production teams and operations.

Through practical examples, participants will discover how the knowledge acquired during a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management can be applied to problem-solving, process optimisation, the implementation of technological solutions and the continuous improvement of results.

The session will also address some of the main challenges young engineers face at the start of their careers, as well as the key skills required for professional success, including leadership, communication, critical thinking and decision-making.

More than a presentation about a career, this will be a conversation about how engineering can turn ideas into results and challenges into opportunities.

Speaker

Bruno Machado

• A graduate in Industrial Engineering and Management from Lusófona University, he currently works as Production Manager at Volkswagen Autoeuropa.
• Over more than 15 years of professional experience, he has worked in logistics, production, quality and management.
• He has participated in and led projects involving continuous improvement, industrial automation, process optimisation and organisational development, contributing to greater operational efficiency and quality.
• His professional career demonstrates the importance of applying Industrial Engineering and Management knowledge to solving real-world problems, combining analytical thinking, a results-oriented approach and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Scientific Organisation

Professor Raphaela Vidal