Senior Plant Engineer, Filter Tow Manufacturing | Technischer Leiter Filtertow Herstellung (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This crucial role seeks a Senior Plant Engineer to take ownership of the technical development and optimization of a key production area within the Filter Tow Manufacturing division in Freiburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the maintenance strategy, significantly reducing failure risks, and ensuring high plant availability. Key day-to-day tasks include moderating systematic risk assessments (like FMECA), developing the spare parts strategy, and providing technical support for complex fault analyses. A significant leadership component is required, involving personnel management for approximately 5 direct reports and a total team of around 25 employees, as well as acting as the project lead for engineering initiatives and deputizing for the Maintenance Manager. Candidates must hold an engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) and possess professional experience, ideally coupled with initial leadership exposure and knowledge of the process industry, TPM, and explosion protection standards. The position offers an unlimited contract and significant scope for influence.