Project Engineer – High Voltage Bushings 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about driving innovation and optimizing technical processes? As a Senior Project Engineer in our Insulation & Components division, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the performance and efficiency of high-voltage transformer bushings. This is your chance to work with a global leader in electrical insulation technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to cutting-edge industrial solutions. If you thrive in a structured, solution-oriented environment and enjoy leading impactful projects, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and coordinate internal projects focused on product and process optimization in the high-voltage bushings segment

• Analyze existing designs and manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost

• Identify areas for improvement and implement corresponding measures

• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and other departments

• Prepare technical documentation, monitor progress, and regularly report to management

• Support the industrialization of new technologies and materials

Your background

• Completed technical degree (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar) or equivalent qualification

• Professional experience in managing technical (internal) development or improvement projects

• Solid mechanical knowledge, ideally in the field of electrical insulators or high-voltage components

• Experience with Lean methods, Six Sigma, or similar improvement approaches is a plus

• Structured, solution-oriented working style and strong communication skills

• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken

More about us

Our flexible working methods help you optimize your personal and professional performance, creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. 
 

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