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Head of Engineering (m/w/d) - Packaging Automation
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Germany
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
Lead and develop the mechanical design, electrical design and automation engineering teams, driving machine concepts and technical standards for packaging automation.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Germany
- Languages
- German – good, English – good
What you'll do
- Lead, develop and organize the mechanical design, electrical design and automation teams
- Allocate resources while respecting completion deadlines
- Further develop machine concepts and technical standards to increase competitiveness and efficiency
- Steer and prioritize development projects
- Promote efficient collaboration between engineering and production
- Identify new technologies and development potential
- Support technical decisions and complex customer requirements
- Optimize processes within the engineering departments, e.g. through digitalization solutions
- Ensure quality and cost efficiency in engineering
What we're looking for
- Completed degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automation technology or a comparable field
- Ideally experience leading technical teams
- Enthusiasm for technology and motivation to actively drive technical developments
- Strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic hands-on mentality
- High level of initiative, commitment and sense of responsibility
- Strong communication skills and ability to inspire and develop teams
- Good German and English skills
Your team
Engineering (mechanische Konstruktion, Elektrokonstruktion und Automatisierung)
Engineering departments covering mechanical design, electrical design and automation
Benefits
- Varied and responsible work
- Family-like environment with a collegial working atmosphere
- A young and motivated team
- Performance-based pay
- 30 days annual leave
- Personal further training measures
- Company pension scheme
- Company health management
- Corporate benefits & bike leasing, Hansefit
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About OPITZ Packaging Systems GmbH
Shaping the future of packaging automation together
Manufacturer of high-quality packaging machines and innovative automation solutions, including carton erectors, carton sealers, volume reducers and adhesive closure systems for modern shipping and logistics processes.
Mission
Develop and manufacture intelligent packaging technologies for efficient handling of folding cartons.
Key facts
- Strong position in the international market through own innovations and customer-oriented solutions
- Products include carton erectors, carton sealers, volume reducers and adhesive closure systems
What they value
- Customer-oriented and individual solutions
- High quality of products and services