Hybrid Director Industrial Engineering

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About the role

  • Director Industrial Engineering overseeing teams for innovative production processes at Sunfire. Responsible for managing budgets, resources, and product development from conception to production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering department with 25–30 employees
  • Full responsibility for all operational deliverables, including budget and resource management
  • Accountable for manufacturing perspectives in the product development process for Sunfire technologies
  • Develop and industrialize innovative manufacturing processes for high-temperature and pressurized alkaline electrolysis
  • Manage operational ramp-up of new products and make strategic decisions

Requirements

  • Degree (Diploma, Master’s) in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable engineering discipline
  • Extensive experience in leadership and project management, particularly in process optimization and digitalization
  • Deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, quality methods, data analysis and budget control
  • Confident in preparing specifications, conducting design approvals, machine acceptance tests and capability verifications
  • Proven experience planning and supporting the commissioning of production equipment
  • 5–10 years of professional and leadership experience in mass production or small-series manufacturing
  • Strong communication skills, assertiveness, strategic and analytical thinking, and a hands-on mentality
  • Fluent German and business-fluent English (minimum C1 level)

Benefits

  • Varied and challenging work on a future technology
  • Extensive training opportunities through the Sunfire Academy for professional development
  • Regular feedback and development reviews
  • Support during onboarding from colleagues
  • Flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs and operational requirements
  • Access to sporting activities such as running groups and yoga classes
  • 30 days of vacation with generous and flexible leave policies
  • Subsidy for a DVB monthly pass, the Deutschlandticket and/or company bike leasing
  • Employer contribution to the company pension scheme of up to 20%

Job title

Director Industrial Engineering

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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