MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIALIZATION EXPERT – GLOBAL STRATEGIC PROJECTS (M/W/D) FIXED-TERM, 3 YEARS

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Responsibility for the industrialisation strategy of the new coffee machine, including resource planning and translation of product requirements into production and test requirements
Design and implementation of the assembly line (process sequence, layout, cycle times, staffing) in compliance with safety, ergonomics, and environmental standards
Definition and alignment of the test strategy (in-process, end-of-line, and reliability tests) with internal stakeholders and customers
Ensuring product and process robustness through DFM/DFA, participation in FMEAs, and definition of critical process parameters and control plans
Leadership of the industrialisation phase and production ramp-up, including trials/pilot series, KPI management, and close coordination with plants, suppliers, and customers

Completed engineering degree (e.g. mechanical engineering, industrial/manufacturing engineering, mechatronics)
Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering/industrialisation/industrial project management, ideally in an assembly-to-order environment
Practical experience in setting up new assembly lines and test equipment for complex electromechanical products, as well as solid knowledge of the relevant manufacturing processes
Experience in line design and methods planning (layout, workstations, cycle times), DFM/DFA, lean methods, FMEA, control plans, and structured problem solving
High level of personal responsibility and an entrepreneurial mindset, with an analytically structured way of working, resilience, and confidence in collaborating with various stakeholders up to management level
Confident handling of technical drawings and common digital tools (e.g. CAD viewers, layout tools, MS Project, Excel)
Business-fluent English skills; German is an advantage

Flexible working hours and models as well as mobile office options for a good work-life balance
Personal development through development programs, training, or e-learning as well as professional mobility within the international Groupe SEB
Generous employee discounts in the WMF online store and corporate benefits
Excellent company restaurant with employee subsidy and a wide and varied range of food, kiosk, and food to go for your physical well-being
Attractive salary package with Christmas and vacation bonuses and company pension scheme
Health offers such as job bike leasing or advice for your health
Which goes without saying for us: 30 days annual leave, a variety of employee events, free parking, and coffee & tea specialties

Further information on our employee benefits can be found here: Working at WMF - Insight into the corporate culture at WMF (aboutwmf.com)