Production Engineer (m/f/d)

About the role

The role of Production Engineer directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. The Production Engineer will be working within the Production team, reporting to the Production Manager. The Production Engineer is responsible for managing and participating in both local and global production-related projects, as well as for the development and implementation of new processes across the production department. The Production Engineer will collaborate with various departments and provide technical training and support, ensuring efficient planning and monitoring production process. Your role is to drive continuous improvement and ensure smooth production operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production area requirements based on assembly plans and ensure the timely availability of tools, equipment, and resources to meet the production schedule.
• Monitor, analyze, and report production KPIs to identify performance gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing corrective and preventive action plans to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, fostering a collaborative, safe, and high-performance work environment.
• Participate in and manage production-related projects aimed at improving efficiency, capacity, and process stability.
• Contribute to the improvement and optimization of workstation and line layouts in coordination with Industrial Engineering, HSE, and other relevant departments.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, company standards, and best practices.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and define corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to defects, non-conformities, and process deviations.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ergonomic concerns, and unsafe conditions on the shop floor.
• Support workforce planning activities, including skills matrix development and cross-training initiatives to enhance flexibility and resilience.
• Perform internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory or certification inspections.
• Lead or actively participate in cross-functional improvement and problem-solving initiatives involving Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing of Wind energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy equipment or Industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Process improvement and KPI monitoring.
• Root cause analysis (RCA, CAPA).
• Safety and quality initiatives.
• ERP/MES systems (SAP commonly).
• Shop floor support experience working with operators, supervisors, and maintenance.
• Participation in audits, layout changes, and small to mid-size projects.
• CAPA projects and layout redesigns.
• Shop-floor exposure (not just desk engineering).
• Experience with large assemblies and heavy components.
• Proven continuous improvement results.
• Able to work in shift-based or dynamic production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics and assembly instructions.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics and assembly instructions.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System.
• Proven continuous improvement results.
• Ability to work in shift-based or dynamic production environments.

Benefits

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

• Financial Benefits:
• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Please note that compensation details are confidential and will be shared upon successful completion of the hiring process.

Schedule

The position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate shift-based operations and project demands. Shifts may include day, evening, and weekend work.