Project Manager (Defense Industry) (M/F/D)

KREMPEL GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Compensation

Profit Sharing

Flexible Working Hours

30 days of annual leave

Pension Scheme Contribution

Comprehensive Health Management

Subsidized Lunch

Bike Leasing

Convenient Parking Spaces

Job summary

KREMPEL GmbH is seeking a talented project manager to oversee complex projects from inception to completion in the defense sector. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and several years of project management experience, particularly with composite components and tooling.

Offering an attractive compensation package inclusive of performance-based profit sharing, a flexible 38-hour work week, and 30 days of annual leave, KREMPEL fosters a supportive and respectful workplace environment.

Qualifications

• A completed degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Several years of experience in project management.
• Knowledge of composite components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and manage customer and internal projects.
• Provide technical leadership to the internal project team.
• Maintain regular customer contact to support project acquisition.
• Prepare cost calculations for various projects.
• Plan and monitor project budgets and product cost targets.
• Prepare and follow up on project milestones.

Skills

Project management methods

Lean management tools

MS Office

SAP

Negotiation-level proficiency in German

Negotiation-level proficiency in English

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Polymer Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

At Krempel GmbH, we don’t just get projects in the defense sector started—we see them through to completion. If you are motivated to build structures, set ideas in motion, and manage complex projects with creativity and a clear overview, you are in the right place with us. Here, high-tech meets a pioneering spirit, and every project becomes a new adventure.

YOUR TASKS

• Project Planning: Independently plan and manage customer and internal projects, ensuring alignment with time, cost, scope, and quality targets.
• Team Leadership: Provide technical leadership to the internal project team for the introduction of new products or changes into series production, acting as the interface between sales, engineering, quality management, quality assurance, production, logistics, and customers.
• Customer Management: Maintain regular customer contact and support the acquisition of new projects.
• Cost Estimation: Prepare cost calculations for tools, components, or assemblies.
• Budget Responsibility: Plan and monitor project budgets and take responsibility for product cost targets.
• Project Coordination: Prepare and follow up on project milestones and team meetings.
• Change Management: Execute technical change management and claim management processes.
• Process Optimization: Implement measures to improve cost efficiency, quality, productivity, and ergonomics.

YOUR PROFILE

• Qualifications: A completed degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience: Several years of successful experience in project management, with expertise in composite components, assemblies, and tooling.
• Knowledge: Knowledge and practical application of project management methods and Lean management tools.
• Software Skills: Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
• Personal Strengths: Independent, structured, and goal-oriented working style with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Language Skills: negotiation-level proficiency in German and English.

YOUR BENEFITS AT KREMPEL

Attractive Compensation: Compensation in line with the collective bargaining agreement of the chemical industry (IG Bergbau, Chemie – Papier), including holiday bonus and 13th-month salary

Profit Sharing: Shared success – our employees benefit from the company’s performance

Working Hours: 38-hour work week with flexible working hours for a high degree of flexibility

On-site Workplace: Workplace at our Vaihingen/Enz or Zwönitz location with close personal exchange within the team

Vacation: 30 days of annual leave plus additional holiday allowance

Development Opportunities: Individual training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growth

Appreciative Work Environment: A workplace where you feel comfortable, valued, and respected

Company Pension Subsidy: We take care of our employees’ future even during their working life by contributing to their pension scheme

Health Management: Comprehensive support provided by our company physicians

Cafeteria: Subsidized lunch offered by a local provider

Allowances: Various subsidies, e.g. for commuting costs

Bike Leasing: Lease a bicycle or e-bike under attractive conditions

Parking: Convenient parking spaces available at all locations