Head of Engineering (m/w/d)

Unter dem Motto Nonstop Performance bieten wir bei Mosca ein umfangreiches Portfolio an ganzheitlichen End-of-Line-Systemen für Transportverpackungen, das Umreifungsmaschinen, Stretchwickler sowie zugehöriges Verbrauchsmaterial umfasst. Als 1966 gegründetes Familienunternehmen haben wir unseren Stammsitz in Waldbrunn (Baden-Württemberg) und sind mit 31 Niederlassungen in 19 Ländern vertreten, darunter 7 Produktionsstätten in Deutschland, Malaysia, Kanada, Spanien und den USA. Insgesamt beschäftigen wir über 1.400 Mitarbeitende weltweit.

Your technical responsibilities are:

Product Development Oversight: Lead engineering teams through the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment based on the MOSCA milestone process.
Bill of Materials & Product Design Ownership: Take full responsibility for Bill of Materials and product design changes, ensuring smooth transfer to external suppliers and internal production.
Quality Assurance: Ensure quality by design and oversee first article inspections for quality qualification and conduct factory acceptance tests.
Technical Documentation & Compliance: Ensure the creation and maintenance of technical documentation (SOPs), conduct design reviews, and support quality and compliance audits.
Supplier Engagement: Support technical discussions with suppliers of locally sourced parts to ensure quality, compatibility and compliance.
Analytical & Financial Acumen: Apply strong analytical skills and demonstrate experience in product cost management, budgeting and P&L management.

Your strategic and leadership remit is:

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with global senior leadership on engineering goals, budgets, and resource plans.
Innovation & Technology Leadership: Champion the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices within the engineering function.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure projects are released on schedule, within budget, and quality targets.
Team Management & Development: Manage and mentor engineers, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting technical skill development.
Subsidiary Collaboration: Establish and maintain collaboration with colleagues around the world for product transfer, technical discussions, and sharing of best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive initiatives focused on cost optimization and process improvement.

Your qualifications are:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years in engineering leadership roles (team, project and budget) within high-end machinery or heavy equipment manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of the product development lifecycle and manufacturing processes, preferably in the machinery industry.
Proficiency with CAD software (ideally Creo), PLM/PDM systems (ideally Windchill) and SAP or similar ERP software.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods.
Excellent communication in English. In addition, German would be an advantage but not a must, you feel confident and comfortable in MNC organizations. Stakeholder management skills, team player with a problem-solving mindset.

Fühlen Sie sich angesprochen? Dann bewerben Sie sich mit Ihren aussagekräftigen Unterlagen über unseren Bewerbungsbutton im Bewerbungsportal. Für erste telefonische Fragen steht Ihnen Ihre Kontaktperson gerne zur Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!