Head of Design (m/f/d)

CEFEG GmbH Chemnitz; Chemnitz; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39-hour week with flex hours

Part-time option

Training & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programme & team-

Bonuses for commitment and performance

Exciting projects & motivated team

Job summary

CEFEG GmbH Chemnitz is seeking a Head of Design (m/f/d) to lead the design team and take technical responsibility for toolmaking, stamping and forming projects. You will guide concept development through to production, ensuring robust, cost-effective designs and close collaboration with production and suppliers.

The role requires several years in design and project management, strong English skills, and a hands-on drive to innovate with new technologies and AI tools.

Qualifications

• Completed technical training with further training as a technician, or a degree in mechanical engineering/design.
• Several years of experience in design and technical project management.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the design team, both professionally and personally.
• Oversee projects from concept development through to successful implementation.
• Develop and design components, assemblies, stamping, bending and forming tools and jigs.
• Ensure designs are suitable for production, assembly and series manufacture.
• Create and edit 3D CAD models, technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Work closely with toolmaking, production, project management, customers and suppliers.
• Optimize existing designs for function, manufacturing, quality and costs.
• Support projects during production, assembly and commissioning.
• Drive digitalisation and standardisation of design processes using modern AI tools.

Skills

Leadership experience

Design & project management

Siemens NX

bNX

Technical drawings

AI tools

Entrepreneurial mindset

English proficiency

Education

Engineering/design degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX

bNX

Job description

Would you like to take on responsibility, lead a team and, at the same time, remain closely involved with the technical side of things? Then CEFEG is the right place for you.

We are looking for a Head of Design (m/f/d) to join our team, starting on 1 October 2026.

As Head of Design (m/f/d), you will take on technical responsibility for our entire design department and, together with your team, develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for sophisticated stamping and forming tools.

In doing so, you will oversee our projects throughout the entire process chain – from the initial idea and concept development, through the design phase, to implementation in toolmaking, assembly and series production.

You will act as a manager, technical point of contact and problem-solver. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to actively further develop our design and processes and to make effective use of new technologies.

• Permanent, full-time position
• 39-hour working week with flexible working hours
• Part-time work available
• Personalised training and development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme and team events
• Attractive bonuses for commitment and performance
• Exciting projects and a motivated team with a shared vision

What you have to offer:

• Completed technical training with further training as a technician (m/f/d), a degree in mechanical engineering/design, or an equivalent qualification
• Several years’ experience in design and technical project management, ideally in punching and bending technology
• Experience with a modern 3D CAD system, preferably Siemens NX and bNX
• A sound understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing processes
• An independent, structured and solution-oriented approach to work
• Leadership experience or a desire to take on responsibility for a team and develop staff
• An interest in new technologies and the practical application of AI tools
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a drive not just to manage things, but to develop them further
• Good to very good written and spoken English

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• You will lead and develop our design team, both professionally and personally.
• You will oversee projects from concept development through to successful implementation.
• You will develop and design components, assemblies, as well as stamping, bending and forming tools and jigs.
• You will ensure that designs are suitable for production, assembly and series manufacture.
• You will create and edit 3D CAD models, technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• You will work closely with toolmaking, production, project management, customers and suppliers.
• You will optimise existing designs in terms of function, manufacturing, quality and costs.
• You will also support projects during production, assembly and commissioning.
• When faced with technical challenges, you will work with your team to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• You will drive forward the digitalisation and standardisation of our design processes, making effective use of modern AI tools.

Join our team and help us ensure the highest standards of quality for our customers.