Business Unit Manager - Operating Materials Technology | Geschäftsfeldmanagerin / Geschäftsfeldmanager (m/w/d), Erding

Bundesamt für das Personalmanagement der Bundeswehr Abteilung V

Erding, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership position involves managing the 'Operating Materials Technology' business unit in Erding, focusing on the scientific analysis and research of fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and specialized materials. You will lead complex research and development (R&T) projects and represent the organization in both national and international working groups. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing chemical-physical testing processes, ensuring laboratory compliance with international standards, and managing the procurement of operating materials. This role is highly attractive as it offers a permanent position within the German federal civil service framework (TVöD E 13/A 13-14), providing long-term job security, opportunities for civil servant status (Verbeamtung), flexible working hours with home office options, and integrated health and sports programs. It is an ideal role for a senior scientist or engineer looking to combine technical expertise with strategic leadership in a public sector environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or University Diploma in Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable field. Must be eligible for the higher scientific or technical administrative service (höherer Dienst).

Experience

  • Professional experience in the chemical-physical testing of operating materials, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or de-icing agents
  • Professional experience in quality management for accredited testing laboratories according to DIN EN ISO 17025
  • Experience in national and international working groups and scientific committees
  • Desired: Experience in the procurement of operating materials using SASPF systems
  • Desired: Professional experience in technical standardization and normalization

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • German citizenship required. Must support the free democratic basic order. Willingness for regular domestic and international travel. Successful completion of a medical recruitment examination may be required. Age limit of 50 for civil servant status (Verbeamtung).