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MMSearch

Head of Mechanical Design – m/f/d

MMSearch

Lead a team of engineers in innovative product development and construction process digitalization. Collaborate closely with sales, purchasing, and production teams for project success.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeHerford • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €80,000 - €100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading design engineering teams to develop comprehensive product solutions, leveraging CAD systems and project management skills while fostering collaboration across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical LeadershipDesign ExperienceMechanical Engineering DegreeCAD Systems ProficiencyProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills
Design EngineeringProduct DevelopmentDigitalizationProject Management
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationInitiativeTeam LeadershipTact
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorksAutoCAD
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingIndustrial Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Technical leadership role for a team of design engineers
  • Develop complete product solutions – from initial concept to series production readiness
  • Drive the digitalization of the design function
  • Close coordination with Sales, Purchasing, R&D and Production
  • Internal sparring partner for technical questions
  • External expert for customer solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Several years of design experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
  • At least initial leadership experience
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
  • Confident use of CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
  • Project management skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Initiative and team leadership with tact

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working hours with a flextime model
  • Thorough, individual onboarding
  • Modern work equipment
  • Short decision-making paths
  • Plenty of scope to shape processes and products
  • Additional benefits such as health promotion
  • Regular team events
  • A tangible sense of "we" / strong team spirit