AFT Automatisierungs- und Fördertechnik GmbH & Co | Germany | 79xxx Schopfheim | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 28.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Group Leader Design (m/f/d)
The AFT Group is a successful system partner for material flow solutions, which is active in the international environment in renowned automotive manufacturers, in clinics and in industry. The product range ranges from floor conveyor technology, warehouse technology to suspension conveyor technology. 300 employees project, distribute and construct new facilities or extensions of existing facilities worldwide, each aimed at individual customer requirements. Through the development of innovative techniques, the AFT Group has been an estimated partner for projects in internal material flow for more than 40 years. For our location in Schopfheim, Germany, we are looking for a Projektmanagement (m/w/d) The aim of the position is the technical and disciplinary guidance of the design group as well as ensuring a technically high-quality, time- and cost-oriented construction in the project-oriented plant engineering environment. The job owner is responsible for the development of economic design solutions that are consistently geared to manufacturing costs, ease of assembly, standardization, quality and project success. A special focus is on the technical and economic evaluation of tenders and the development of alternative solutions that meet customer requirements while optimising cost, risk and implementation aspects. The position combines constructive expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, project understanding and clear leadership responsibility for the further development, prioritization and efficient management of the design group. They act as an interface to project management as well as to customers and suppliers and report directly to the technical manager. .
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Professional leadership, control and motivation of the designers assigned to you Responsibility for the timing, budget and quality implementation of the associated construction projects and related products Continuous monitoring of project progress, design hours, dates and costs as well as early introduction of measures in the event of deviations Technical examination of the developed designs and concepts in terms of cost-effectiveness, customer requirements, functionality, feasibility and quality Development of cost-optimized solutions – existing designs and standards are used, but are not taken over untested Technical clarification and coordination with project management, customers and suppliers Expected capacity and resource planning Regular reporting on project status, dates, budgets, capacities and risks to the Technical Manager
Complete technical studies or further training for the state-tested technician Multiannual professional experience in mechanical engineering in special machine or plant engineering, ideally in intralogistics or conveyor technology for the automotive industry Experience in the professional leadership of employees as well as the ability to motivate, develop and make clear decisions Embossed entrepreneurial thinking, high cost awareness and a good sense for technically functional and at the same time economic solutions Structured, independent working and sovereign communication with project teams, customers and suppliers Good knowledge of English High readiness
Exciting tasks and projects challenging, varied activities in a collegial working environment Self-working with flat hierarchies with short decision paths A dynamic and motivated team and dedicated executives We focus on individual career planning instead of pre-defined careers, the individual employee is at the centre of all reflections A valued corporate culture based on trust and open feedback Employee benefits through a cooperation with the fitness chain MAXX! PLUXEE Benefit Credit Card with Monthly Charge Sliding working hours Free drinks JobRad
Location
 | AFT Automatisierungs- und Fördertechnik GmbH & Co | |
| 79650 Schopfheim | ||
| Germany |
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