Project Manager for Additive Manufacturing (f/m/d)

Arbeitsagentur; Weißer Schöps/Neiße; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Remote work option

Company pension

Learning and development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Project Manager for DED Arc Additive Manufacturing to drive industrialization and the technology roadmap for turbine and generator components. You will lead qualification programs, advance TRL levels, and establish standardized routes while collaborating with labs, certification bodies, and internal teams.

The role requires a strong background in welding engineering, materials science, and interdisciplinary project management, with fluent German and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, or equivalent technical field.
• Professional experience in Additive Manufacturing, preferably DED‑Arc/WAAM or comparable welding processes.
• Strong understanding of materials behavior, welding metallurgy, automation, and qualification procedures.
• Very good knowledge in the field of project management and corresponding to several years of experience in interdisciplinary research and development projects.
• Strong communication skills, proactive leadership style, and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Passion for innovation and technology development.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects to advance DED‑Arc Additive Manufacturing for turbine and generator components.
• Drive technology readiness (TRL) progression from lab development to industrial deployment.
• Plan, execute, and document material qualification programs according to internal standards, customer requirements, and international norms.
• Establish standardized qualification routes for parts with varying complexity and operational requirements.
• Collaborate closely with laboratories, test facilities, certification bodies, and internal quality teams as well as act as a technical leader, promoting knowledge-sharing, modern working methods, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, research institutes, technology suppliers, and collaborative networks.

Skills

Project management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

German & English fluency

Welding engineering knowledge

Materials science

Education

Master or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Welding Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

WAAM/DED-Arc processes

Job description

A Snapshot of Your DayAs Project Manager for DED Arc Additive Manufacturing Technology Development, you will drive the industrialization and future technological roadmap of wire arc additive manufacturing for the Steam Turbine & Generator (STG) business.Your primary focus will be the qualification of components and materials, combined with the advancement of DED Arc processes, supporting the transformation toward modern, flexible and digitally enabled manufacturing.You will strengthen the existing team by adding expertise in welding technology, materials science, design for additive manufacturing, quality management, automation, and standardization. In addition, you will build strategic research partnerships to accelerate innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead development projects to advance DED‑Arc Additive Manufacturing for turbine and generator components
• Drive technology readiness (TRL) progression from lab development to industrial deployment
• Plan, execute, and document material qualification programs according to internal standards, customer requirements, and international norms
• Establish standardized qualification routes for parts with varying complexity and operational requirements
• Collaborate closely with laboratories, test facilities, certification bodies, and internal quality teams as well as act as a technical leader, promoting knowledge-sharing, modern working methods, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, research institutes, technology suppliers, and collaborative networks

What You Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, or equivalent technical field
• Professional experience in Additive Manufacturing, preferably DED‑Arc/WAAM or comparable welding processes
• Strong understanding of materials behavior, welding metallurgy, automation, and qualification procedures
• Very good knowledge in the field of project management and corresponding to several years of experience in interdisciplinary research and development projects
• Strong communication skills, proactive leadership style, and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Passion for innovation and technology development
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

About the Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network,diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With~100.000dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global communityismet reliably and sustainably.The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
• We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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