Production Engineer for Innovation and Process Development | Produktionsingenieur (m/w/d) für Innovation und Prozessentwicklung Ref.Nr.: 2025-8803
Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH
Job Summary
This role is critical for driving innovation and continuous improvement within the production environment, focusing specifically on new production line implementation and process optimization. The Production Engineer will plan, set up, and implement new production lines for innovative products, ensuring compliance with engineering-defined processes and coordinating closely with production teams. A key responsibility involves supporting the Director Operations in strategic planning and modernization efforts, including evaluating and implementing digital solutions and AI-based applications to sustainably advance production processes. Candidates must possess a university degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field) and relevant professional experience in industrialization, manufacturing technology, and production optimization. The position requires strong project management skills, expertise in automation, digitization, and test systems, making it ideal for a results-oriented professional seeking to modernize manufacturing operations.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field); Project Management certification (e.g., IPMA, Prince) is ideal.
Experience
- Professional experience in industrialization, manufacturing technology, and/or production optimization
- Experience in an environment with a testing area (ideal)
- Strong knowledge of project management methods
- Experience with automation technology, digitalization, and test systems
Languages
Additional
- Direct reporting line to the Director Operations; Unspecified travel percentage; Permanent contract.
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