Project Manager (m/w/d) - Process Engineering Production

NAXCON; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International Working Environment

German language development

Dedicated point of contact

Professional growth opportunities

Regular team events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NAXCON GmbH is seeking a Project Manager (m/w/d) for Process Engineering Production. You will lead cross-functional projects, ensure on-time delivery, manage risks, and maintain customer relationships in an international setting.

The role requires strong analytical skills, fluency in English and German, and a proven track record in production engineering. Travel worldwide is possible; a degree in Industrial Engineering or Production is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects and teams.
• Fluent in English and German (spoken/written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent worker with strong teamwork and communication.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Production.
• Basic ERP understanding.
• Knowledge of production control and intralogistics.
• Lean management and value stream mapping knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute small- to medium-sized projects within scope, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Provide technical leadership to interdisciplinary teams (no disciplinary authority).
• Maintain long-term customer relationships and negotiate with customers, partners, suppliers.
• Support sales in new business opportunities and help with contract and risk management.
• Provide regular progress reports and lean management training to teams.
• Assist departments with process optimization and implementation.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

English and German fluency

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Industrial understanding

Education

Industrial Engineering, Production

Job description

Project Manager (m/w/d) - Process Engineering Production

Job Openings Project Manager (m/w/d) - Process Engineering Production

About the job Project Manager (m/w/d) - Process Engineering Production

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting‑edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high‑quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Project Manager (m/w/d) - Process Engineering Production

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Responsible for the efficient and high-quality planning and execution of small- to medium-sized projects of varying complexity (in terms of technological innovation, development scope, and risk) or subprojects, while adhering to cost and schedule constraints
• Ensuring all measures relevant to project execution are implemented to achieve project success in line with corporate objectives
• Maintaining long‑term customer relationships
• Ensuring contract, risk, and claim management both externally and internally (in collaboration with the respective departments)
• Providing technical leadership to small, interdisciplinary project teams (without disciplinary authority)
• Conducting negotiations with customers, partners, and suppliers in coordination with the relevant departments
• Supporting the sales team in new business acquisition
• Ensuring targeted project communication both internally and externally
• Monitoring and evaluating progress, as well as preparing reports based on controlling data
• Providing application and interface support, as well as assisting the functional departments
• Advising and supporting departments on the sustainable
• implementation and optimization of processes
• Conducting lean management training (e.g., systematic problem-solving, shop floor management, and 6S)
  Independently coordinating and executing interdisciplinary projects using lean management methods
• Developing and implementing solution concepts, as well as creating detailed project plans with target dates and assigned responsibilities
• Providing regular, structured reports to production management and plant management

Requirements:

• Experience in leading projects and teams
• Fluency in English and German (spoken and written); knowledge of another foreign language (Spanish, French) is desirable
• Strong ability to grasp interdisciplinary concepts, as well as analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills
• A successfully completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Production
• Basic understanding of ERP systems
• Good knowledge of production control and intralogistics
• Several years of professional experience as a systems and process consultant
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Very good knowledge of Lean Management and its application in the production sector
• Excellent knowledge and proven experience with value stream mapping
• Willingness to travel worldwide
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and approach
• Goal‑oriented and independent work style
• Openness and ability to work well in a team
• High level of intercultural competence and willingness to work in an international environment

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.