Head of Product Engineering (f/m/x)

Job Description

• Transition of new developments into series production, including technical documentation
• Collaboration on development and customer projects from specification through to successful transition to series production
• Building and leading a team of five, as well as implementing efficient structures and processes
• Interface management between development, purchasing, production, product management, and customer support
• Continuous optimization of manufacturing processes in terms of quality, costs, and efficiency throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Analysis of quality deviations, as well as the development and implementation of sustainable improvement measures

Qualifications

• A degree in a technical field (university of applied sciences or technical university), such as mechatronics, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering, and/or a completed technical apprenticeship as a technician or master craftsman
• Several years of experience (at least 5 years) in a leadership role in an industrial setting, ideally with responsibility for building or transforming organizations
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing technologies and industrialization processes
• Proven expertise in establishing structures, processes, and teams, as well as in the sustainable implementation of changes
• Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution skills (“Execution Excellence”)
• Strong assertiveness, clear communication, and cross-functional stakeholder management
• Proficiency with SAP and Jira is a plus
• Analytical methodology skills such as Six Sigma, RCA, etc., are a plus
• Excellent written and spoken German and English

Additional Information

• Diverse responsibilities and opportunities for personal and professional growth within an internationally active company
• A dynamic and open corporate culture with short decision-making processes and direct access to management
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development
• Attractive compensation package, single-shift operation, 40-hour workweek, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation per year
• Company parking, e-bike leasing, and excellent public transportation access
• Corporate benefits, free beverages, company events, and employee sports clubs