Project Engineer (m/f/d) Production Systems & Automation in Görlitz, Deutschland

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Design and plan production systems across our manufacturing sites.
• Drive the standardization of machinery and equipment across all production facilities.
• Plan and integrate automated production systems and robotics solutions.
• Benchmark manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization.
• Research, evaluate and assess new manufacturing technologies, including fully and semi-automated solutions.
• Plan and implement key machinery and equipment projects, coordinating cross-functional project teams and external partners.
• Assess the level of standardization across production sites and define corresponding requirements for further improvements.
• Develop technical specifications and requirements for centrally managed machinery and equipment projects.
• Support local teams in preparing technical specifications and requirements for site-specific projects.
• Prepare business cases, return on investment (ROI) analyses and decision-making materials for management.
• Ensure transparent communication, structured project documentation and regular management reporting.

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable technical field.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in plant engineering, industrial automation or a related field, ideally within a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of industrial automation and robotics.
• Proven experience in benchmarking and standardization projects across multiple production facilities.
• Solid experience in developing and working with technical specifications and requirement documents.
• Knowledge of work measurement and workplace evaluation methods in manufacturing environments, preferably MTM (Methods-Time Measurement), is an advantage.
• Hands-on mentality, quick comprehension and strong organizational skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a high degree of independence, initiative and strong negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different departments and proactively drive process improvements.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge is considered an advantage.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
• Willingness to continuously develop your skills and travel.

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Paula Marie Schlapp.