Head of Application Engineering
DRÄXLMAIER Group Timișoara, Romania
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The Head of Application Engineering will lead a team to optimize production equipment, drive root-cause analysis, and ensure process reliability. They are responsible for managing project budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering team growth and technical autonomy.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a technical or scientific higher education degree and at least two years of hands-on experience in application engineering. Strong leadership, coordination, and mentoring skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluent English.
Benefits
Full description
We’re seeking a results-driven Head of Application Engineering who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, driving team performance, and delivering measurable impact in a high-tech production environment.
Your Mission & Impact
As Head of, you will:
- Accelerate production readiness by commissioning and optimizing equipment for new and existing products;
- Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce error rates and improve process reliability;
- Lead a high-performing team of application engineers, fostering growth through development plans aligned with emerging technologies;
- Own project outcomes by managing budgets, timelines, and quality standards across application engineering initiatives;
- Shape future production by influencing equipment design, supplier selection, and process innovation;
- Ensure OEM compliance through rigorous testing, documentation, and validation of production standards;
- Boost operational efficiency by identifying and implementing improvements in series and non-series production;
- Scale expertise by delivering training and creating procedures for standardization
Success in This Role Means
- Reduced downtime and improved equipment performance;
- Increased team capability, flexibility and technical autonomy;
- Faster product launches and smoother production transitions;
- Documented improvements in quality, cost, and process efficiency
What You Bring
- A technical or scientific higher education;
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application engineering (bonus: know how both in SMT technologies and final assembly technologies);
- Proven leadership of technical teams, with strong coordination and mentoring skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and fluent in English;
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork abilities.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a global innovation network;
- Work on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact;
- Enjoy a flexible, talent-focused culture that values your growth;
- Thrive in a balanced work-life environment with international career paths.
If you are an enthusiast person and you want to develop professionally in an international environment, please send us your application!
All candidates that fit the profile will be contacted in maximum 3 weeks.
