C-Suite Executive Search GmbH | Germany | 38xxx Salzgitter | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 15.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Deputy Head of Development & Design Mechanical Engineering – Perspective on Management Responsibility (m/f/d)
Our client is a leading medium-sized mechanical engineering company based in Lower Saxony. In a technologically demanding market niche, the company implements small series of 1,000 to 10,000 units per product per year. For decades successfully on the market, the growing company employs several hundred employees. More than 60 employees are employed in several teams (development, construction and testing). In the context of a medium-term retired succession, the Deputy Head (m/w/d) is now sought with a perspective on succession of the Head. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You support the overall manager of development and construction in the technical and disciplinary leadership and the further development of the development organization You actively shape efficient development processes and structures You contribute to the strategic development of the product portfolio You are involved in interdisciplinary development projects (mechanics, electrical engineering, software) ensure compliance with relevant standards, guidelines and certification requirements You are responsible for appointment, budget and quality goals You present development projects to management, customers and other stakeholders You operate active interface management in the field of tension between product management, sales, commercial area, service and management You are innovation drivers, evaluate technologies and promote innovative solutions in the field of mechanics, electrical engineering and software
Complete degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or comparable qualification Multiannual experience in the development of products in the small series environment Multiannual leadership experience with demonstrable success in building and developing organisational structures Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary systems from mechanics, electrical engineering and software High interest in new technologies, research, innovation, e.g. AI Experience in handling standards, certifications and certifications of technical products Safe handling of different stakeholder interests (e.g. sales, service, production) and the ability to balance them in the sense of long-term business success Professional appearance as well as high presentation security at management level and also before customers Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Workplace at the company's headquarters, no way to work remotely
Our client offers you a responsible position with a large design space, short decision-making paths and real development perspectives. A culture of mutual respect and cooperation characterises daily co-existence, together with the common commitment to develop innovative technical solutions at the highest level. .
Location
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