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GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

Director of Engineering

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeSvendborg, DenmarkNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a strong technical background and experience with the design and development of industrial machinery, process equipment, or comparable technical solutions.
  • Have experience leading technical teams and be motivated to develop people and organizations.
  • Have documented experience leading technical employees and departments.
  • Have substantial experience in mechanical design and an understanding of dynamic loads, vibration, and fatigue.
  • Have experience with 3D CAD, technical documentation, bills of materials, and CAD/PDM and ERP integrations.
  • Understand the relationship between design, quality, production, and costs.
  • Know relevant requirements concerning machine safety, CE, and ATEX.
  • Communicate fluently in Danish and English, both orally and in writing.
  • Be motivated to maintain a visible and active presence in Svendborg.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Engineering department, focusing on employee development, prioritization, and performance.
  • Actively participate in engineering design, design reviews, and resolution of complex technical problems.
  • Ensure quality, progress, and technical execution of customer orders and development projects.
  • Ensure knowledge sharing, documentation, and transfer of critical technical know-how.
  • Strengthen collaboration among Engineering, Sales, Production, and Procurement.
  • Develop standardization, modularization, and design-to-cost initiatives.
  • Ensure effective technical processes, including CAD, drawings, bills of materials, and change management.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant requirements concerning machine safety, CE, and ATEX.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Engineering processes, including preparation for SAP.
  • Support technological development within CTC Vibration & Powder Handling.
  • Work closely with the Director of Sales, with Sales and Engineering collaborating from the initial customer discussion through delivery.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with food-processing machinery, hygienic design, and stainless steel is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Inventor and Vault is an advantage.

About the Company

GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

GEA Group provides systems and components for processing in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, offering end-to-end process solutions from engineering and installation to service. Its equipment forms integrated processing lines that transform raw materials into finished products, with customizable modules for drying, separation, heating/cooling, and sanitation. It differentiates itself through a long history, global scale, and a diversified portfolio built via strategic acquisitions, enabling complete, one-stop project delivery. Its goal is to advance technologies and expand its impact by delivering reliable, efficient processing solutions that support sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1881

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