Hensoldt | Germany | 73xxx Oberkochen, Aalen | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 02.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Technical Director Engineering Excellence (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT is driving the development of defence electronics and optronics and continuously expanding its portfolio on the basis of innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. Our products can be used in the areas of Space, Air, Land, Sea, Security, Cyber & Information Space. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved sales of 1.85 billion euros. After the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs about 8,500 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. For the “Engineering Excellence” area, we are looking for the next time at the Oberkochen site, Aalen site Head of Engineering Excellence (m/d) The area "Engineering Excellence" assumes responsibility as a cross-departmental function for the design and further development of the methods and processes used in development. In addition, it ensures the transparency of planning-relevant data from the leading systems of the Optronics division. It supports engineering and the adjacent organizational units in an advisory role. In addition, the area is responsible for building, maintaining and developing a knowledge base, including a training pool for methodological skills. In addition, the department acts as a focal point for risk management and business continuity management within the HENSOLDT Group. .
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Professional leadership and responsibility as well as design of the “Engineering Excellence” team to shape the engineering transformation to operational excellence Cross-departmental consultation and coordination on the creation of uniform solutions Developing methods/processes and processes to enable engineering and interfaces incl. Tool selection Development and improvement of information platforms and interfaces verification and plausibility of the planned values provided with the BP planning Reporting and further development of Optronics and crossdivisional KPI ́s Risk management of engineering and verification/tuning of content
Complete studies in the field of economic engineering, process engineering, business informatics or comparable Multiannual experience in process/method development and implementation in multi-project requirements especially in engineering in a matrix organization Ideally experience in the professional leadership/development of a team with approx. 3-5 persons Experience in planning and implementing complex projects/initiatives Enforcement combined with communication and moderation capabilities Knowledge of product development processes and processes Very good knowledge of the application DB-based evaluations incl. Use AI Experience in the application of project management tools / interfaces in SAP Very good knowledge of German and good English in word and writing
Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability
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 | Hensoldt | |
| 89077 Oberkochen, Aalen | ||
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