Head of Technical Development (m/f/d)

We are not looking for a manager who only knows technology from presentations, but for an engineer who actively contributes to solutions. You understand the processes, lead a small team and drive improvements forward together with them. You report directly to the Plant Manager and act as his deputy. This way you are close to decisions without losing touch with hands-on engineering work. Your tasks: - Team leadership: You lead an interdisciplinary team made up of mechanics, electrical engineering and IT and ensure that everyone pulls in the same direction, even when each discipline has its own idea of where the problem lies. - Further development of systems: You technically develop existing machines and systems further and contribute your knowledge of automation technology and PLC programming yourself, not only in planning but also directly at the controls. - Process optimization: You develop solutions for greater system availability, higher throughput, better quality and lower energy consumption in production and recycling processes. - Project management and investments: You support technical investment projects, conversions and the introduction of new technologies. - Collaboration: You work with external machine builders, service providers and the group's international sites. Your qualifications: - Education: Completed engineering degree, for example in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation, process engineering or plastics technology, or a comparable field or a vocational qualification in this area. - Experience: Several years in industrial plant or machine engineering, in production technology or a comparable technical environment. - PLC: You are familiar with PLC controls and program them yourself. - Leadership: You have already led a smaller technical team. - Working style: You work practically, get to the bottom of technical questions yourself, think solution-oriented and keep the overview even in complex projects. - Languages: English, in order to communicate with colleagues at the international sites. It does not have to be perfect. Working conditions and salary: - Salary: approx. 70,000 € gross per year. - Working hours: 37-hour week in day shift, without regular weekend duty. - Decision-making: Short, in a well-established team. - Scope for design: A lot of freedom in the further development of your own machines and systems. Contact person: Monika Moser Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow