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Head of Engineering (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall Automecanica SRL in Mediasch

Ref. no.:  RO00037

Schedule type:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Permanent Position

  • Technical and disciplinary management of the Industrial Engineering Department
  • Responsibility for technical project management, scheduling, and risk management for the overall development
  • Core member of our production focused plant manager team
  • Advising and supporting production management with regard to technologies and production concepts
  • Execution and implementation of defined development tasks within the planned time frame and budget
  • Collaboration in international projects
  • Representation of the development team to the program and sales departments (One Face to the Customer)
  • Conducting and following up on regular project/program audits, including reporting on quality and the definition of KPIs
  • In this key position, you will be responsible for strategic planning, the implementation of efficient production systems and the continuous improvement of operational processes
  • Completed (technical) university degree in the field of mechanical engineering/ production engineering or Industrial engineering with a focus on production technology.
  • You have strong leadership skills and experience in leading and developing motivated teams.
  • Relevant professional experience in a comparable function. At least 7 years in the field of serial production of mechanical components
  • Experience in the optimization of technical production processes
  • Experience in the defense, automotive, aerospace, and aviation industries is desirable
  • Team oriented and motivated to interchange with colleagues of a global production network
  • Business fluent written and spoken English, German is an advantage.
  • Very good understanding of development processes
  • Strong analytical and rhetorical skills
  • Willingness to travel
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Creative and dynamic working environment
  • Flexible working time models
  • Ensuring work-life balance
  • Innovative solutions for the future of mobility and security

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40476 Dusseldorf

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