Avomind

Grand Est, Saxony

Head of Design & Engineering (m/f/d)

FULL TIME ON-SITE SENIOR

Posted 2 days ago

Role Overview

The Head of Design and Engineering leads a team of 10 to 20 people responsible for the technical development of tanks, silos, and architectural surface systems. Reporting to the COO, this role ensures maximum design accuracy, cost optimization, and error-free execution for high-performance enameled steel solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Take end-to-end ownership of all design outputs and technical documentation
Deliver zero-defect designs to eliminate rework caused by engineering errors
Optimize designs for material usage, fabrication effort, and assembly time
Align designs with production capabilities to minimize manufacturing complexity
Develop and enforce design standards and modularization across product lines
Lead and develop the design team while enforcing accountability and discipline

Requirements Snapshot

Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering
Strong professional experience in industrial design
Proven leadership experience in design engineering
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes
Structured and detail-oriented working style with high accountability

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will achieve zero critical design errors and significantly reduce rework and design iterations. Through design improvements and standardization, they will deliver measurable cost savings and ensure the on-time release of accurate designs. This role will bridge the gap between design and execution, driving efficiency across production and assembly.

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Our client carries 187 years of heritage in high-performance enameled steel solutions. Renowned for engineering precision, durability, and aesthetics, their enameled panels are used in infrastructure, mobility, and architecture worldwide. They are now set to transform the architectural façade market in Europe, offering enameled panels as a superior alternative to terracotta and other façade materials.

Our client is seeking a Head of Design & Engineering with full responsibility for the design and engineering of tanks, silos, and architectural surface systems (façades, cladding, enamel-coated solutions).

The role ensures:

Maximum design accuracy and reliability
Error-free execution readiness
Efficient, cost-optimized engineering solutions

Design quality is non-negotiable.

Core Responsibilities

1. Design Ownership

End-to-end responsibility for all design outputs
Approval authority for drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
Ensure designs are complete, accurate, and executable

2. Technical Precision

Deliver zero-defect designs
Eliminate rework caused by engineering errors
Maintain strict control over tolerances, interfaces, and detailing

3. Engineering of Products

Tanks and storage systems
Silos and structural assemblies
Enamel-coated components and systems
Façade and cladding solutions

4. Efficiency & Cost Responsibility

Optimize designs for material usage, fabrication effort, assembly time
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
Balance technical robustness with economic efficiency

5. Design for Manufacturing

Ensure designs are aligned with production capabilities
Minimize complexity, standardize and avoid unnecessary customization
Reduce iterations between design and shop floor

6. Standardization

Develop and enforce design standards and templates
Increase modularization and reuse of proven solutions
Reduce variability in engineering outputs

7. Team Leadership

Lead and develop the design team
Define clear responsibilities and performance expectations
Enforce discipline, ownership, and accountability

8. Cross-Functional Coordination

Close alignment with production, sales / applications, procurement
Ensure smooth handover from design to execution

Degree in Mechanical / Structural / Civil Engineering
Strong experience in industrial design
Proven leadership experience in design engineering
Understanding of manufacturing processes

Working Style

Structured, precise, and detail-oriented
High level of personal accountability
Hands-on approach
Fact-based decision making
Clear and direct communication

Success Criteria

Zero critical design errors
Reduction in rework and design iterations
Measurable cost savings through design improvements
On-time release of complete and accurate designs
High alignment with production and execution teams

Authority

Final approval of all design outputs
Authority to define and enforce design standards
Authority to reject incomplete or incorrect inputs
Teamlead of 10-20 people
Direct report to COO

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