Product Manager Components

VON ARDENNE is a modern, globally successful family business. As a technology pioneer, we have many years of expertise in developing coating processes as well as equipment and scaling them to meet the various requirements in R&D, pilot and high-volume production. The company stands for cutting-edge technology, sustainable growth and are facing up to the social and ecological challenges of our time. The responsible use of natural resources is one of our most important drives. That is why we are constantly looking for solutions that enable products to be manufactured in an ecologically and economically sustainable manner. Discover a world of perspectives and drive our company´s growth. VON ARDENNE invites you to set with us new industry standards. PRODUCT MANAGER COMPONENTS - Join us as our new product managerUm sich zu bewerben, lesen Sie sich einfach die folgende Stellenbeschreibung durch und fügen Sie die relevanten Dokumente bei. Lead indirectly a cross-disciplinary international team You are the technical ear at the customer, the listener who captures, evaluates, reflects, and appropriately channels customer preferences into the company as clearly as possible. Accompanying and managing product development is the core task, whether within the framework of the product lifecycle or in new developments. You question economic viability and decide accordingly which steps should be taken and which not. Strategic market observation, benchmarking, as well as innovation management are important parts of your task. You are also the proactive internal interface to departments such as R&D, Engineering, Sales, and Service, to ultimately turn customer ideas and impulses into real innovations. Achieving customer satisfaction and strengthening customer loyalty is our common task. You´ll be at the forefront of innovation, stand in the spotlights and you´ll like it. Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or comparable field Several years of experience in the mechanical field at a cutting-edge level Experience in the vacuum coating environment is a big plus Background in application or product management or expertise in technical sales / field application engineering (FAE) with the mentioned background is very interesting for us You have an entrepreneurial mindset, i.e., you also look at topics from an economic/business perspective (business thinking) Experience in indirect leadership or leadership skills are required You are a listener, and you want to understand customer preferences and to transfer them internally as closely as possible "1:1". You like to act in an interface function and be the first point of contact for the customers of the project, right? Strong communication skills at all levels, proactivity, and networking qualities complete your profile. Absolute customer- and solution orientation is a must. English and German at conversational level are important. openness to travel up to a maximum of 30%, possibly also in blocks A family-run international high-tech company with speed in decisions and ideas is exactly the playground you are looking for, right? flexible working hours models up to 32 days of vacation / paid leave Family-friendly company (e.g., childcare subsidy) mobile working company mobile phone and laptop individual development and training opportunities Performance-based pay, including special payments affordable breakfast and lunch in our company restaurant attractive employee discounts company pension scheme job-/ Germany- ticket company events sports- and health offers job bike showers- and changing rooms good transport infrastructure parking spaces and shopping facilities