José Saraiva is a mechanical engineer with 9 years of hands-on experience in product development and operational project leadership, currently serving as Superintendent Dredging at Jan De Nul Group. Trained at FEUP with a master’s in Production, Conception and Manufacturing and an Erasmus stint at RWTH Aachen, he combines strong CAD and materials simulation skills with deep understanding of manufacturing processes. At Vestas he progressed from Mechanical Engineer to Scrum Master and Assistant Lead Engineer, blending technical design expertise with team facilitation and delivery ownership. He brings a rare mix of field operational experience and engineering development, able to translate CAD-driven concepts into manufacturable solutions under real-world constraints. Outside work he coordinates youth ministry initiatives and competes in Portuguese first-division water polo, reflecting strong teamwork, leadership and cross-cultural adaptability. Known for geometric perception and a practical mindset, he thrives where complex engineering meets human-centered execution.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Prodution, Conception and Manufacturing, Master's degree, Prodution, Conception and Manufacturing at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
Erasmus, Mechanical Engineering, Erasmus, Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University
Contributions:11 commits, 8 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 4 months
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José Saraiva - Superintendent Dredging at Jan De Nul Group