MeKo Manufacturing e.K. | Germany | 31xxx Sarstedt | Temporary contract | Full time | Published since: 05.11.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Department Chemical Processes Nitinol (Pickling & Electropolishing) (m/f/d)
Medical technology improves the lives of people – and we help them stay precise, safe and affordable. As a family-run company with over 400 employees, we develop and produce high-precision components for international customers in Sarstedt near Hannover. With innovative manufacturing technologies, modern production processes and highest quality standards, we make an important contribution to the medical technology of tomorrow. Our special expertise in the processing of the shape memory alloy Nitinol forms the basis for innovative medical products. In the Chemical Process Division, our Nitinol components pass through the decisive steps of chemical surface treatment from pickling to final surface finishing by electropolituring. For the management of the chemical processes NT we are looking for a dedicated leadership, which together with its team develops our chemical processes, promotes employees and actively shapes the future of our production. In this responsible position, you combine leadership with technical understanding and work closely with the areas of development and process engineering. .
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You lead a team of around 18 employees professionally and disciplinaryly and create a working environment characterised by open communication, appreciation and continuous learning. You plan, control and prioritize the production orders and ensure economical, quality and timely production. You develop the Chemical Process Division strategically: Together with process engineering, you systematically prepare grown processes, establish new standards and drive the automation of our systems. You analyze material engineering issues and derive measures to improve the process. You work closely with development and other areas of expertise in order to transfer new products and manufacturing technologies into series production.
You have technical or chemical vocational training and have developed professionally through several years of professional practice – ideally complemented by a further training to the technician or master, for example in chemical, electroplating, surface or process engineering. You bring well-founded practical experience with chemical or wet chemical processes in production. Knowledge of pickling, electropolishing, electroplating or comparable procedures are particularly welcome. You have already taken responsibility for employees, such as team, shift, group or department management, and understand how to lead a team in everyday production in a clear, reliable and valuable way. You have a good technical and chemical process understanding and can assess how changes in process parameters affect components, quality and process stability. You know the practice in a manufacturing environment: If it is in the process, go the cause to the reason, make decisions and develop solutions that work permanently together with your team. You question existing processes constructively and have the pleasure of developing clear, comprehensible and resilient standards from developed procedures. You communicate clearly and at eye level, take responsibility and manage to take your employees with changes. You are a practical leadership, which not only organizes and delegates, but, if necessary, remains close to employees, plants and processes.
A responsible leadership position with great design playroom. The opportunity to actively develop modern manufacturing processes and innovative technologies. A structured incorporation in which you first get to know all areas of our company. Short decision-making in a family-run company with open and collegial corporate culture. Setting within a 40-hour week in sliding time with core working time. 30 days vacation. Christmas and holiday money. Occupational pensions. Modern technical equipment and ergonomic jobs. Grant to the job ticket. Sports and fitness program with Hansefit. Employee benefits. Free drinks and fruits. Company events (summer festival, Christmas celebration etc.). Service bike program (from 2 years of service). The place is initially limited to 24 months – a later takeover into an unlimited working relationship is expressly provided. .
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![]() | MeKo Manufacturing e.K. | |
| Im Kirchenfelde, 31157 Sarstedt | ||
| Germany |
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