TKMS GmbH | Germany | 24xxx Kiel | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 27.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Engineering Theory & Design (m/f/d)
TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in overwater and underwater shipping. For over 185 years. As a strong partner to which NATO trusts, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best? Become part of our team from more than 8,500 colleagues. As a growing marine company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength. .
* After clicking the Read more button, the original advert will open on our partner's website, where you can see the details of this vacancy and contact information. If you need a translation of this text, after returning to our website it will be prepared and you can read it by clicking the Show full translation button.
Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You take over the disciplinary leadership of the employees in an interdisciplinary team. In your role, you conduct employee talks and then carry out a performance assessment. Your group's staff deployment planning and delivery of skills and resources to all projects is your responsibility. You provide these resources for customer-neutral or customer-related projects during different project phases. You plan and carry out training measures for the personal and professional development of your employees. You harmonize and communicate the Theory & Design activities in the entire company and develop product concepts for underwater vehicles together with your group. You actively promote the continuous improvement of workflows and methods for product design and ship theory. Close cooperation with the other organizational units of the Submarines and Engineering segment is one of your tasks.
You have a successfully completed study as a shipbuilding engineer and have at least. 5 years of professional experience in shipbuilding theory/design or comparable. You have profound knowledge in the field of ship theory and in the design of complex maritime systems at a shipyard or an engineering office. You are safe in handling MS-Office and Systems Engineering (SE) methodology. A structured and independent way of working is one of your strengths. You are characterized by a safe occurrence, sense of responsibility and a high commitment. Very good language skills in German and English complete your profile.
For us, it is self-evident to offer you optimal framework conditions. These include: Attractive extra-tariff compensation Excellent occupational pensions Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing marine company Flexible and family-friendly possibilities of working time design through sliding time/lifetime account and the possibility of mobile work. Jobticket or Deutschlandticket grant Bike leasing Structured integration with Welcomeday and onboarding program 30 days of annual leave and special leave Contract Comprehensive additional services / attractive external offers for employees of the thyssenkrupp Group Company fitness with nationwide partners (Hansefit-Network) Comprehensive health management including prevention offers Extensive individual learning & development opportunities in presence and digital Close cooperation with executives and employees Collaborative cooperation and respect in dealing with each other – you can find this with us! If this is just as important to you, you can now apply online to specify your salary presentation and your current notice period.
We value diversity
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
.
Location
![]() | TKMS GmbH | |
| 24143 Kiel | ||
| Germany |
The text of this ad was translated from German into English using an automatic translation system and may contain semantic and lexical errors. Therefore, it should be used for introductory purposes only. For more detailed information, see the original text of the ad at the link below.
For more information read the original ad