Job Head of System Engineering Tracked Vehicles (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Kiel; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Head of System Engineering for Tracked Vehicles in Kiel. This role involves leading a strategic department, managing projects for combat vehicles, and ensuring effective execution of development tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree, extensive experience in vehicle technology, and strong leadership skills. The company offers a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make an impact in the defense and automotive sectors.

Leistungen

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Share Purchase Program

Flexible Working Time Models

Corporate Benefits Platform

Discounted Germany Ticket

Bike Leasing

Development Opportunities

Digital Onboarding Tool

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in vehicle technology and management.
• Strong understanding of development processes and project management.

Aufgaben

• Lead the department for high effectiveness in project support.
• Manage projects for combat and support vehicles.
• Develop and maintain strategic alliances with industry partners.

Kenntnisse

Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Rhetorical Skills

Fluency in English

Project Management

Ausbildung

Technical University Degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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Job: Head of System Engineering Tracked Vehicles (m/f/d), Kiel

Client:

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH

Location:

Kiel, Germany

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

09.05.2025

Expiry Date:

23.06.2025

Job Description:

Head of System Engineering Tracked Vehicles (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH in Kiel

Ref.-Nr.: DE11451

Schedule type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent Position

What we are looking for:

• Leading the strategic department to achieve high effectiveness and flexibility in supporting multiple projects in a matrix organization
• Management of projects/programs for medium and heavy combat and support vehicles
• Responsibility for platform strategy & architecture with direct reference to changing market and customer requirements
• Execution and implementation of the defined development tasks in planned time and cost
• Interface management between customer / program management and core engineering
• Continuous development of tools, processes, and capabilities along the entire development process
• Implementation and follow-up of regular project/program audits including reporting regarding quality and KPIs
• Establishing and maintaining strategic alliances with industry partners, faculties, and forums (INCOSE, GfSE, etc.) in relation to tactical vehicles and systems

Qualifications:

• Completed (technical) university degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, vehicle construction, aerospace, or comparable
• Several years of professional and management experience in a comparable position and in the field of vehicle technology
• Experience in the defense, automotive, aerospace industry desirable
• Very good understanding of development processes
• Strong analytical and rhetorical skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel

What we offer:

At our location in Kiel, we offer:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee share purchase program
• Flexible working time models
• Corporate benefits platform
• Discounted Germany ticket
• Bike leasing
• Individual and diverse external and internal development opportunities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy
• Professional induction process supported by a digital onboarding tool

We value diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. We look forward to your application.

Contact:

Contact Person: Jessica Schletz

For questions regarding your application, please use the contact details provided.