Project Manager - Engineering (m/f/d)

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,580 - 109,359; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate benefits

Job bike

Health offers for well-being

Modern office equipment

On-site IT support

Free drinks and fresh fruit

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Project Manager - Engineering (m/f/d) for Metzingen, Germany, to ensure on-time delivery of products and coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.

You will drive DFMO/DFM alignment, monitor KPIs, and manage risks to shorten lead times while supporting RFQs and sustaining programs. Fluency in English and German is required; PMI/PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager with a proven track record.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with PCBA design/manufacturing - preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes - preferred.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English (C1) and good German language skills (B2).

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects and cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Global Service and Quality.
• Manage schedules, risks, KPIs, and deliverables to ensure on-time performance and product readiness.
• Serve as the primary stakeholder interface for NPD program updates.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Procurement to ensure material availability and factory build readiness.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) alignment, quality targets, and cycle-time improvements.
• Document program work, elevate risks, and drive issues to closure.
• Support RFQs and sustaining program proposals as needed.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Deadline orientation

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

German language proficiency

Education

PMI / PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Title: Project Manager - Engineering (m/f/d)

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission‑critical applications and processes.AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

For our Engineering Team in Germany we are looking for a Project Manager - Engineering (m/f/d) located in Metzingen (Stuttgart Area)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager ensures on‑time delivery of products to finished goods as scheduled by Advanced Energy’s committed shipment date, improves Advanced Energy’s ability to meet customer delivery requirements by understanding Plasma Power capacity, identifying constraints, risks, and actively reducing lead times (availability), and minimizes Advanced Energy’s investment in raw and finished material inventory where appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead NPD projects and cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing Global Service and Quality.
• Manage schedules, risks, KPIs, and deliverables to ensure on‑time performance and product readiness.
• Serve as the primary stakeholder interface for NPD program updates.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Procurement to ensure material availability and factory build readiness.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) alignment, quality targets, and cycle‑time improvements with Design and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Document program work, elevate risks, and drive issues to closure.
• Support RFQs (Request for Quotation) and sustaining program proposals as needed.

Please note that we expect the position holder to be working in Metzingen, Germany – on site. Some travels will become necessary.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Experience as a Project Manager with a proven track‑record of project management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving tools
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Highly organized, self‑driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and desire to meet project, tasks and/or assignment deadlines
• Experience with PCBA design and/or manufacturing - preferred
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes - preferred
• PMI or PMP - preferred
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English (C1) and good German language skills (B2)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• An international environment in an innovative electrotechnical high‑tech electrical engineering company
• Challenging and varied tasks
• Use of our technologies worldwide in industrial and semiconductor applications Short decision‑making processes and collegial cooperation in a globally networked team
• Flexible working hours for an optimal work‑life balance Independent areas of responsibility with a high degree of independence
• Individual and needs‑oriented training and development opportunities

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Corporate benefits with financial advantages in everyday life
• Job bike to support environmentally friendly mobility
• Health offers for your well‑being
• Modern office equipment for pleasant and efficient work
• On‑site IT support
• Free drinks and fresh fruit

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.