Project Engineer (m/f/d)

TecAlliance India; Heerlen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid/remote work options

Professional development

Travel reimbursement

Company pension plan

Job summary

TecAlliance is seeking a Project Engineer to own end-to-end production planning within our Data Factory, coordinating with Requirement Engineering and Production to ensure transparent, predictable operations. You will shape planning standards, tools, and KPI-based reporting in a global, data-driven setting.

The role emphasizes planning, collaboration across teams, and continuous improvement in a hybrid work model with potential travel, based in Heerlen region.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or a degree in a commercial, technical, or comparable field.
• +3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably within a data, IT, or technology-driven environment.
• Proven experience in planning, coordination, and controlling activities.
• Strong project management experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional demeanor.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end responsibility for production planning within our Data Factory, including centralized planning and forecasting activities.
• Act as the key interface between Requirement Engineering and Production to ensure efficient planning and execution of the production program.
• Plan, manage, and optimize production capacity pools while monitoring progress, priorities, and delivery performance.
• Collect, analyze, and refine requirements to ensure they are clearly defined and ready for production execution.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a new production planning tool.
• Define production planning methodologies, establish documentation standards, and implement KPI-based planning and reporting.
• Ensure transparency regarding resource utilization, production status, and delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all involved cross-functional teams and processes.
• Contribute to the development of a scalable and sustainable production planning framework.

Skills

Project management

Planning & coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

English fluent

Education

Vocational training or degree in commercial/technical field

Production Management Certification (advantage)

Job description

We are TecAlliance — founded by more than 30 automotive aftermarket companies as a neutral Data‑as‑a‑Service market connector, serving as the neutral data terrain that interconnects them. With over 1,000 employees worldwide and customers in 140 countries, we enable the market — we never compete with it.

Are you passionate about planning, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration? As a Project Engineer (m/f/d), you will take ownership of end-to-end production planning within our Data Factory and play a key role in establishing efficient planning processes, standards, and tools. Working closely with Requirement Engineering and Production, you will ensure transparency, predictability, and operational excellence across our data production landscape.

You will be part of our Global IM Data Service Area, collaborating closely with our Production Planner and Requirement Engineers supporting our TecDoc and TecRMI systems. This role offers the opportunity to shape and continuously improve centralized production planning in an international and data‑driven environment. This is a full‑time position with a workload of 40 hours per week.

Your Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end responsibility for production planning within our Data Factory, including centralized planning and forecasting activities.
• Act as the key interface between Requirement Engineering and Production to ensure efficient planning and execution of the production program.
• Plan, manage, and optimize production capacity pools while monitoring progress, priorities, and delivery performance.
• Collect, analyze, and refine requirements to ensure they are clearly defined and ready for production execution.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a new production planning tool.
• Define production planning methodologies, establish documentation standards, and implement KPI-based planning and reporting.
• Ensure transparency regarding resource utilization, production status, and delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all involved cross‑functional teams and processes.
• Contribute to the development of a scalable and sustainable production planning framework.

Your Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or a degree in a commercial, technical, or comparable field.
• +3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably within a data, IT, or technology‑driven environment.
• Proven experience in planning, coordination, and controlling activities.
• Strong project management experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional demeanor.
• Production Management Certification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are helpful.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape and establish centralized production planning within a global Data Factory organization.
• A collaborative and international work environment within our Global IM Data Service Area.
• Close cooperation with experienced Production Planners and Requirement Engineers supporting market‑leading TecDoc and TecRMI solutions.
• High ownership, visibility, and impact on strategic operational processes.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements and an attractive benefits package.

Join us and help drive efficient, data‑driven production planning while shaping the future of our global data services.

Benefits

• The role is permanent, starting with a 1-year contract and a 1-month probation, continuing indefinitely after a successful performance review.
• Contract title: your position is part of our job profile “Project Engineer (m/f/d)”. Our generic job profiles compare groups of employees with similar tasks that are part of the same area of responsibility/team. The displayed title above ensures that you can find us.
• Compensation package: 97% fixed base salary paid monthly, with a 3% performance‑based bonus paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• For those working hybrid or remote we offer a compensation of 2,45€ per home‑office‑day.
• Travel expenditure reimbursement for those working in hybrid mode: you get € 0,25 per KM of your commuting.
• Our travel policy allows for expense reimbursement, ensuring you can explore the world without stressing over your wallet.
• Company pension plan.
• Bike leasing.
• Group accident & health insurance.
• Discounts on our corporate benefits program with a broad range of partners.

Location‑independency / flexibility

• Hybrid Remote: we work primarily hybrid with office attendance, but you can also work remotely from anywhere within the country, when living further from the office location; however we have regular on‑site team events and you can work at our site in Heerlen.
• Structured Onboarding: you receive an individual onboarding plan, have multiple onboarding days in the beginning, and a wealth of e‑learning, training, and documentation besides your team at your disposal.
• Set‑up: notebook, headset and mouse will be provided, other equipment upon request/need.
• Vacation: 30 days a year.
• Balance job & life: Flexible working hours: you decide where and when you work.

Culture

We value ownership, cooperation, entrepreneurial thinking & and self‑reflection to communicate effectively as ONE team.

Team culture is Key! We have fun at work and beyond: There is always something to celebrate and regular team events.

Come as you are - do you prefer T-shirts over a shirt? Great.

Your contribution matters: shape our value‑driven culture and agile transformation together with your colleagues – we’re curious, want to go one step further, build further trust together, and join forces to tackle our challenges as a team.

• that TecAlliance can only consider candidates for employment who are legally authorized to work in a country listed in the job posting, where we have an established legal entity and payroll system. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to hire candidates who require relocation, visa support, or are located outside of that country. Of course you can apply, if you hold a work permit and are willing to / or already moved to the country. Thank you for your understanding.
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