Project Assistant for Technical Documentation | Projektassistenz (m/w/d) technische Dokumentation

Schmitt GmbH

Leipzig, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Mar 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Project Assistant for Technical Documentation at Schmitt Engineering, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical project assets. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve reviewing technical documents such as circuit diagrams and parts lists for completeness and feasibility, communicating inconsistencies to project leads, and managing the flow of missing documentation. You will also handle complaint management, initiate immediate corrective actions, and monitor production schedules while providing necessary data to the manufacturing information system. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy the intersection of engineering and administration. The position is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract, 30 days of vacation, flexible working models including home office options, and the opportunity to work with high-tech industry clients in a medium-sized company environment that values long-term expertise.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical vocational training/qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in reviewing technical documentation and circuit diagrams
  • Experience in communication with technical project managers regarding documentation inconsistencies
  • Background in complaint management and tracking corrective actions
  • Experience in production support and capturing key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Experience working with manufacturing information systems and order-related documentation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • German language skills at level B2+ are a mandatory prerequisite as it is the primary working language. Applicants must provide their earliest possible start date and salary expectations.