Site Plant Engineer (m/f/d)

For our production site in Sterbfritz, we are looking for an experienced Plant Engineer (m/f/d). In this role, you will act as the key interface between project teams and plant operations. Leveraging your strong technical expertise in Injection Molding, Paint, and Assembly, you will ensure successful project launches and implementations while supporting the optimization and continuous improvement of existing processes. You will report directly to the Site Technical Manager.

Responsibilities

New Projects

• Capacity planning and equipment requirement assessment
• Collaboration with Industrial Project Teams and suppliers during installation, commissioning, and acceptance phases
• Preparation of FMEAs and follow-up of corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with technical and performance specifications
• Coordination of equipment testing, risk assessments, and process approvals
• Validation of standards and technical documentation
• Development of work instructions and safety-related procedures

Existing Processes

• Identification and implementation of technical improvements to enhance productivity, quality, availability, and safety
• Root cause analysis and process parameter optimization
• Support and training of production teams
• Coordination of material and process testing activities
• Providing structured feedback to Engineering and Project Teams

Profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Strong technical expertise in Injection Molding, Paint, and Assembly technologies
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a comparable role
• Experience with large-scale equipment, manufacturing processes, and production methodologies
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions from both engineering and business perspectives
• Excellent organizational, communication, and resilience skills
• Structured, independent, and accountable way of working
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Business-fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken)