Product-/Projectmanager materials processing, process engineering (m/f/d)

Swarco Ag; Kühnsdorf; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria with meal subsidies

Free beverages

Fruit basket

CSR sustainability

Workplace Health Promotion – BGF

Job summary

Swarco AG in Austria is seeking a hands-on Product-/Project Manager focused on materials processing and process engineering. The role covers plastics, coatings, building materials, and composites, with responsibility across locations.

The candidate will oversee supplier governance, compliance, testing, and cross-functional interfaces, leading new product projects and reporting to management. Strong German/English and travel willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in materials processing and downstream processing.
• In-depth expertise in incorporating fillers and reinforcing materials into various materials.
• Knowledge of product and/or project management.
• Proficiency with standards and regulatory requirements (REACH, DIN).
• Analytical, structured approach with strong communication skills.
• Fluent German and English; independent and solution-oriented work style.
• Willingness to travel and collaborate across locations.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end product responsibility, including governance and compliance.
• Systematic analysis of the value chain and process optimization.
• Root cause analysis for complaints and CAPA actions.
• Coordinate interfaces between Sales, QA, Production, R&D, and Marketing.
• Lead feasibility and go-to-market projects for new products.

Skills

Materials processing

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Lab testing

German language

English language

Job description

Product-/Projectmanager materials processing, process engineering (m/f/d)

Full-time

Company Description

Traffic is our world. SWARCO’s products and systems make it safer, smoother, and more comfortable. 1,500 mobility experts worldwide are working on the traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.The Better Way. Every Day.

We are looking for a hands-on Product and Project Manager with a focus on materials processing as well as process and manufacturing engineering (plastics, paints & coatings, building materials, composites) to oversee our products and processes across all locations.

Tasks

• End-to-end product responsibility, including Supplier Governance & Excellence (SGE) / compliance (e.g., REACH), and laboratory and material testing in accordance with DIN standards


• Systematic analysis of the value chain (upstream/downstream) and continuous process optimization


• Complaint management: root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions


• Coordination of interfaces between Sales, QA, Production, R&D, and Marketing


• Leadership of feasibility and go-to-market projects for new products


• Reporting to management

Profile

• Several years of experience in materials processing and downstream processing (compounds, paints & coatings, building materials, composites)


• In-depth expertise in incorporating fillers and reinforcing materials into various materials, particularly solid and hollow glass beads


• Knowledge of product and/or project management


• Proficiency in working with standards, testing methods, and regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, DIN)


• Analytical, structured approach to work; strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Very good command of German and English


• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented work style, as well as a strong hands‑on mindset


• Willingness to travel and experience in cross-location, international collaboration


• Responsibility for highly technical products


• A varied role in a highly motivated, international team


• Significant autonomy and responsibility in a growing industrial sector


• Flat hierarchies and quick decision‑making processes


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Modern work environment and flexible working hours (38 hours/week)


• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): We actively practice sustainability—learn more here


• Workplace Health Promotion – BGF Certificate of Quality 2024–2026


• Cafeteria with meal subsidies, free beverages, and a fruit basket


• Employee events

• Responsibility for highly technical products


• A varied role in a highly motivated, international team


• Significant autonomy and responsibility in a growing industrial sector


• Flat hierarchies and quick decision‑making processes


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Modern work environment and flexible working hours (38 hours/week)


• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): We actively practice sustainability—learn more here


• Workplace Health Promotion – BGF Certificate of Quality 2024–2026


• Cafeteria with meal subsidies, free beverages, and a fruit basket


• Employee events

The minimum salary under the collective bargaining agreement is in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement for the glass industry—glassworks (hollow glass). Your actual annual income is in line with market rates and is determined based on your qualifications and experience.

About us

Traffic is our world. SWARCO’s products and systems make it safer, smoother, and more comfortable. 5,700 mobility experts worldwide are working on the traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.The Better Way. Every Day.