Willi Elbe Gelenkwellen GmbH & Co. KG. | Germany | 71xxx Tamm | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 06.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Calculation (m/f/d)
Willi Elbe develops and manufactures custom steering and drive solutions for cars, commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles and motorcycles. The company combines 75 years of engineering experience with pronounced lightweight construction competence, aluminium calculator formation and industrial series production. With around 900 employees at seven locations, Willi Elbe is one of the leading international Tier 1 suppliers in its market. Based on technological competence, international delivery and a local-for-local strategy, the company is targeting its next development phase on profitable and resilient growth. Since 2020, Willi Elbe has been part of the AEQUITA Group, an internationally active participation company focusing on industrial companies. Affiliation provides entrepreneurial stability, short decision-making and additional scope for the further development of the company. Design instead of managing – introduce your ideas and shape the future of our company. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Analysis of technical topics of development over all phases of the project Implementation of complex, analytical and numerical calculations (FEM) in the field of steering, drive and general mechanical engineering Analysis of results, e.g. in terms of their service life and comparison with experimental results Evaluation and creation of load collectives (rolling / Rainflow) Statistical reliability methods Optimization of the steering-train kinematics of the cardan joints by means of analytical algorithms Processing of crash and NVH topics (internal & external) Review and development of new analytical methods Implementation and evaluation of benchmark analyses Coordination Patents Interface communication with the areas of construction, testing and customers
Technical studies in the field of mechanical engineering or automotive engineering (M.Sc., Dipl.-Ing., Dr.-Ing.) Technical competence in steering, drive, mechanics and operational strength with: Knowledge of the basics and technical regulations Comprehensive mathematical knowledge in vector geometry and life statistics Experience in handling FEM software (Nastran / Patran / CAEfatigue of advantage) Knowledge of Mathcad Prime is advantageous Good knowledge of life tests, failure probabilities and testing technology of advantage Own-sponsored, structured and independent operation and a high degree of self-initiative ''Hands-on-Mentiality'' Good MS-Office knowledge as well as German and English knowledge in word and writing
Unlimited full-time permanent employment 30 days holiday and special holidays for special occasions (wedding, birth etc.) Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile work Flat hierarchies and fast communication paths Collaborative and supportive operating climate in a great team Agiles and dynamic work environment with development possibilities Attractive location (directly on the highway, next to the Breuningerland Ludwigsburg / Tamm, IKEA) Occupational pensions and health programmes Cycling leasing Grant for old-age benefits (AVWL)
Location
![]() | Willi Elbe Gelenkwellen GmbH & Co. KG. | |
| 71732 Tamm | ||
| Germany |
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