Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d)

Samsung SDI Battery Systems GmbH; Steiermark; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

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Job summary

Samsung SDI Battery Systems GmbH in Kalsdorf near Graz is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) to drive prototype and series production concepts and ensure readiness for ramp‑up.

The role emphasizes DFMEA/PFMEA collaboration, cost and timing targets, and close alignment with product development for manufacturability. A degree in production engineering or automation is required, with strong English and good German skills valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive production planning, preferably in e-mobility.
• Degree in production engineering, automation technology or related field.
• Strong English skills; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create production concepts for prototype and series production with stakeholders.
• Evaluate battery pack concepts and changes for cost, timing, risk and quality.
• Collaborate on manufacturability topics (DFM) and contribute to DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Ensure production readiness for prototype build and support line setups.
• Prepare work instructions, layouts and process planning.
• Coordinate procurement of prototype equipment, tools and fixtures from spec to handover.
• Monitor cost, timing and quality targets across milestones.
• Support series ramp-up and drive structured problem solving on processes.

Skills

Automotive production planning

DFMEA/PFMEA knowledge

Manufacturing coordination

English (strong)

Education

FH or university degree in production engineering or automation

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d)

Kalsdorf bei GrazFull-time employee19.10.2026Engineering & TechnicalKalsdorf bei GrazFull-time employee
19.10.2026Engineering & Technical

Drive Innovation. Win Together. Shape the Future of E-Mobility.

With the passion of our people, we contribute to a sustainable future by creating innovative products in e-mobility for our customers.

Samsung SDI Battery Systems is a global technology leader in e-mobility. Together with our customers inthe automotive industry, we develop, test and industrialize innovative Lithium-Ion Battery packs forhybrid and electric vehicles.

The technology center of Samsung SDI Battery Systems is located in Kalsdorf, Austria, close to Graz.

Your core responsibilities are:

• Create production concepts for prototype and series production and align them with all relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate battery pack concepts and engineering changes in terms of cost, timing, risk and quality.
• Collaborate with product development and design on manufacturability topics (DFM) and contribute to DFMEA / PFMEA
• Ensure production readiness for prototype build and coordinate and support prototype line setups.
• Prepare and align work instructions as well as layout and process planning.
• Coordinate and track the procurement of prototype equipment, tools and fixtures — from load sheet and specification creation through to acceptance and handover.
• Monitor and ensure achievement of cost, timing and quality targets along project milestones.
• Support series ramp-up and drive structured problem solving on process and equipment topics.

What you need is:

• Experience in automotive production planning is expected experience in an e-mobility environment is advantage (process and equipment planning concepts)
• FH or university degree — preferably in production engineering, automation technology or a comparable technical field
• Independent, self-responsible and target-oriented way of working
• Organizational talent with strong communication and team skills
• Flexibility, an open mind and resilience
• Very good English skills are required, good German skills are a plus

Our offer for you:

With regard to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act, we offer the following annual gross remuneration (full time/38.5 hours) as a basis for negotiations for this position: EUR 67.000,-

We also offer a market-standard overpayment depending on relevant work experience and qualifications.

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