ZEISS | Germany | 07xxx Jena | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 02.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of System & Process Development (m/f/d)
Trust something new, grow beyond itself and redefine the boundaries of the feasible. That is exactly what our employees can and should live daily. To make a sign with our innovations and to enable great. Because there are a lot of fascinating people behind every successful company. In an open and modern environment with numerous development and further training opportunities, ZEISS employees work in a culture characterised by expert knowledge and team spirit. All this is supported by the special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl-Zeiss Foundation: to advance science and society together. Today dare. Inspire tomorrow. Diversity is part of ZEISS. We look forward to your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. Apply in less than 10 minutes. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
As Head of System & Process Development, you play a key role at the interface of innovation and industrial excellence. You are responsible for the strategic and operational development of future-oriented system architectures and highly efficient production processes – with a special focus on modularity, integration and continuous optimization.
Your role Making innovations marketable You ensure the timely provision of the required degrees of maturity for HOE replication modules and manufacturing processes. You are responsible for the faultless market launch of innovative solutions in the automotive and consumer electronics sectors. Your expertise in photonics and optics, project management, operational excellence and quality and risk management are targeted.
Building bridges between development and series You accompany the transfer from pre-development to series development and ensure a smooth transition and the successful implementation of new products.
Optimizing processes sustainably You increase the efficiency of our production and procurement processes with consistent consideration of the cost targets and make optimal use of resources.
Building and developing teams Perspectively build an interdisciplinary team that meets global customer needs and secures our long-term business success.
Making strategic switches You support the strategic orientation of the series development department as well as the international partner network in line with corporate objectives and market requirements.
Complete High or High School Studies in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Photonics or Optical Technologies
Comprehensive professional experience, ideally in mechanical engineering, automation technology or automotive industry
Detectable successes in the development and market launch of complex, high-tech products
Funded knowledge in the development and project management of complex, innovative and interdisciplinary products in the high-tech sector, ideally in mechanical engineering, automotive and/or consumer electronics
Experience in managing international development partners and project teams
English for international cooperation
First leadership experience (disciplinary or professional) desirable
Confidence with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and VDA 6.3
Location
 | ZEISS | |
| 07745 Jena | ||
| Germany |
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