Lead manufacturing feasibility, process concept development and industrialization for new products, product changes, localizations and major equipment modifications.
Define process flow, assembly concepts, automation levels, cycle times, capacities and equipment requirements in close cooperation with global manufacturing plants.
Drive equipment sourcing activities including technical specifications, RFQs, supplier evaluations and technical negotiations.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, EHS and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
Develop efficient production layouts and assembly solutions with focus on material flow, ergonomics, flexibility, scalability and future growth.
Standardize manufacturing processes through FMEA management, Bill of Process governance, best practice sharing and global alignment across plants.
Support production ramp-up, process approval, capacity optimization and problem-solving while proactively managing technical risks, timelines and project deliverables.
Your Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable discipline.
Minimum 2 years of direct experience in a production plant is required; more than 5 years is strongly preferred.
Proven experience with complex assembly equipment, new equipment projects, major modifications and technical ramp-up support.
Experience in electric compressors, pumps, electronics assembly, electric motors or comparable high-volume manufacturing is preferred.
Business-fluent English is mandatory, German, Hungarian, Chinese or other languages relevant to the global plant network are an advantage.
Strong supplier negotiation, stakeholder management, intercultural collaboration and early escalation capability.
Practical understanding of plant priorities; structured, accountable and results-oriented across multiple projects.