Project Leader Engineering (w/m/d)

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As a Project Leader, your mission is to lead the development of new vacuum products for thrilling applications alongside the product roadmap. You will drive projects ensuring the design meets market requirements, performance, and cost targets and are delivered in time & budget.

We offer this position on either a full-time basis (40 hours per week) or a part-time basis (from 30 hours per week). Together, we'll find a working time model that suits your individual situation and the requirements of the role

Short Description

Your responsibilities

You will collaborate extensively across interdisciplinary teams to guide new product developments through the established Product Creation Process (PCP) framework, with key focus on the following:

Project Planning & Execution

• Estimate timelines, budgets, and technical risks for NPI projects
• Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions to support project plans
• Track technical progress and escalate schedule, cost, or performance issues

Requirements & Product Development

• Translate Marketing Requirements into clear Product/Engineering Specifications
• Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure requirements are understood and delivered
• Support design reviews to confirm compliance with functional, regulatory, and customer needs

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete, accurate Technical Construction Files (TCF)
• Support creation of manuals, safety documentation, and regulatory submissions (e.g., CE, UL)
• Prepare formal test reports documenting objectives, methods, setups, results, and conclusions

Your skills and experience

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Demonstrate Project management experience, preferably within an engineering, electronics, or product development environment (3 years+)
• Essential to demonstrate ability to plan and deliver projects to agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Essential to demonstrate ability to priorities multiple activities and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels internally and externally Able to plan, estimate, and report on work progress
• Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
• Ability to monitor project performance and communicate progress, risks, issues, and KPIs to management
• Fluent written and spoken German & English
• Experience or in-depth understanding on rotary machinery, experience with vacuum pump is preferable

Your compensation and benefits

We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

• Independent and varied responsibilities
• Flexible working time models
• 30 days of annual leave, on-site parking, staff canteen, and Urban Sports membership
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• International career opportunities within the Atlas Copco Group

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our Product Company in Cologne, Germany. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration

Why it is great to work with us

Vacuum technology is everywhere, from space simulation to food packaging. Join our team of encouraged and highly motivated engineers. Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Contact Person: Patrick Scheuß-Dresen