Abteilungsleiter Manufacturing Engineering

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and disciplinary leadership for the production planning department
• Plan, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for high-tech cables and harnesses
• Support the creation of technical offers and manage internal and external interfaces
• Lead and implement continuous improvement projects and promote a Lean culture
• Manage the introduction of new products into series production
• Perform manufacturing time calculations and evaluate customer-provided technical data
• Maintain master data (articles, bills of materials) within the ERP system
• Create and analyze relevant KPI reports

Requirements

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Proven experience in cable harness manufacturing or the aerospace industry is highly desirable
• Completed training according to DIN EN 9100 qualification requirements
• Fluent German and very good English language skills
• Strong technical understanding and ability to manage complex processes
• Structured, solution-oriented, and reliable working style
• Ability to work precisely and efficiently under time pressure

About the Company

Littelfuse is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. We design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide.