Landscape jobs in Germany

Photocentric is a global leader in 3D printing innovation, pioneering the use of LCD screens and photopolymer resin to drive the future of additive manufacturing. From groundbreaking developments in large-format 3D printers to cutting-edge photopolymer material science, we are reshaping the manufacturing landscape with solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a strategic and technically skilled Head of New Product Development (NPD) - Product Manager in Engineering to lead the development of the next generation of our products—from concept to commercialisation.

The Head Of NPD (Engineering) Role

You will lead the New Product Development Engineering function, overseeing the end-to-end development of innovative hardware and systems. This role is critical in ensuring our technology continues to lead the market in performance, usability, and commercial value.

You'll be responsible for steering a multi-disciplinary engineering team, collaborating with product management, R&D, electronics, and manufacturing to deliver breakthrough products that push the boundaries of 3D printing.

Key Responsibilities For The Head Of NPD (Engineering)

• Steer the NPD Engineering team in developing new and existing 3D printers, hardware platforms, and integrated systems and software.
• Define and execute engineering strategies that support Photocentric's product roadmap and innovation goals.
• Oversee full lifecycle product development: from early feasibility, prototyping, and design through to testing, validation, and production handover.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D (resin/materials), electronics, software, and production engineering.
• Ensure technical excellence, rigorous testing, and adherence to relevant quality and regulatory standards.
• Engineering resource planning, project budgets, and milestone delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Support a culture of creativity, embedding NPD in innovation, and accountability.
  
  

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications of our Head of NPD (Engineering):

• A strong engineering leader with several years experience in product development with a proven success of bringing new products to market.
• Experience as a technical Product Manager
• Proven track record of delivering innovative hardware products from concept through to commercial launch.
• An accomplished Project Manager to managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects with overlapping timelines.
• Solid understanding of DfM principles, system integration, and production scaling.
• Passionate about new technology and future-focused engineering.
• Genuine interest in 3D Printing
• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering
  
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape cutting-edge products that are changing the face of manufacturing
• A creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial working environment
• Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package
• In house gym
• A chance to work at the forefront of 3D printing innovation with a company committed to sustainability and growth
  
  

If you would like to join our growing team and feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to become our Head of NPD (Engineering), please click ‘apply' now! We would love to hear from you.