The Project Manager (f/m/d) will lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects to further develop the jet engine assembly and test facilities in Dahlewitz (near Berlin) . This role requires solid understanding of manufacturing processes, rigorous compliance with safety and quality standards, and the ability to manage stakeholders across operations, engineering, quality and supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex projects in factory planning, new product introduction, capability acquisition and implementation of digital systems (e.g., SAP or MES).
- Deliver from concept to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget.
- Coordination of interdisciplinary teams and interfaces between production, engineering, quality, IT, logistics, and external partners.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in assembly and test processes.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Track project performance using KPIs and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
- Ensure adherence to safety and environmental requirements within assembly and test operations.
Requirements
- Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business studies, or comparable qualification
- Several years of experience in project management, ideally in the manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of factory planning, lean production, and digital production systems (e.g., SAP, MES)
- Experience with project management methods and tools
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as a structured and solution-oriented approach
- Communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to work in a team
- Very good German and English skills
