Company HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH Full time / Part time: The position can be filled in full or part time. Summary For the “Operations” department, we are looking for a “Department Head of Industrial Engineering (f/m/d)” at the Oberkochen site as soon as possible. The “Industrial Engineering” department is part of the main Production department and is responsible for Industrial Engineering, consisting of Work Preparation (WP) and Automation. Both teams have the task of optimizing production through jigs & tools, production and service support as well as troubleshooting, digitization, automation & robotics. This department represents the link between development and production in order to achieve a production-oriented product design and the optimization of current products. Your Tasks Technical and disciplinary management and further development of the Industrial Engineering department Responsibility for the operational management of the department and the continuous optimization of production processes Monitoring and supporting industrialization in the product creation process in development projects, product launches, increases in quantities and relocations for complex opto-electronic assemblies through to fully integrated delivery items and systems Responsibility for setting up the infrastructure to ensure the product launch, validation and acceptance of new production systems as well as the optimization and automation of production processes Identifying potential for increasing efficiency and implementing suitable measures to reduce production costs and improve product quality Definition of manufacturing design specifications in close cooperation with engineering / design and quality for new products Development of assembly and testing concepts in close cooperation with Production, Design and Quality Continuous promotion and further development of assigned employees Close cooperation with other departments such as Production, Quality Management, Purchasing and Logistics to ensure the smooth implementation of projects Your Profile Degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar Many years of professional experience in a managerial position in industrial engineering, ideally in a manufacturing company Many years of experience in technical project management Sound knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma and other process optimization methods Experience in optimizing production organizations and processes Comprehensive technical understanding of processes, products, technologies and industrialization structures Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team Strong communication skills and the ability to act confidently at different hierarchical levels as well as very good organizational skills Independent entrepreneurial thinking and acting as well as a quality and solution-oriented way of working Business fluent in English and German Happy to hear Work on extraordinary high-tech products at the limits of physics Fair, performance-related remuneration, plus special payments Flexible working time and workplace models Company pension scheme Individual development and training opportunities Family-friendly working conditions and meal & snack options Health promotion and mobility offers Discover more about our benefits " HERE ". You want to become part of a future-oriented company? Are you ready to assume responsibility in exciting international and national projects? Then you YOU are our candidate (f/m/d) Please apply exclusively online via our career portal with your CV and certificates. We aim to streamline our application process as much as possible and therefore do not require a cover letter. Be the pioneer of our future We look forward to receiving your application In case you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Resourcing Team: E-Mail: jobshensoldt.net You can find further jobs on our Website: www.hensoldt.net/career. HENSOLDT is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.