About us

At STIHL, we believe that people are the foundation of our success. As a family-owned company with nearly a century of heritage, we've grown into a globally recognized brand by staying true to our values: innovation, quality, and customer focus. Since pioneering the first electric chainsaw in 1926, STIHL has remained at the forefront of the forestry and outdoor power equipment industry, driven by cutting-edge technology and a deep commitment to service excellence.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing and assembly processes, equipment, and production lines. The role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and flexible production solutions while supporting new technology development, continuous improvement initiatives, and the successful industrialization of products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs cost‑efficient and flexible assembly lines based on initial data such as quantities, available space, and product requirements;

• Defines requirements, orders equipment, and oversees implementation in collaboration with internal and external partners;

• Coordinates pre‑acceptance, acceptance tests, and trial operation for equipment and assembly lines;

• Trains production employees focusing on automated equipment;

• Uses appropriate systems and methods depending on the project phase (S/4 HANA, CAD, PFMEA, Lean);

• Identifies, initiates, and implements operational optimizations related to equipments;

• Conceptualizes and develops new technologies for industrial processes;

• Executes any other orders given by the hierarchical superior in the realization of the company's short-term strategies, within the limits of compliance with the legal basis and the requirements of the quality system.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical field;

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, preferably with assembly lines and/or manufacturing;

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly technologies, and production systems;

• Experience in planning, implementing, and optimizing production lines and manufacturing equipment;

• Team player, results‑driven, flexible, and adaptable, embracing change;

• Knowledge of Lean, PFMEA, DFMEA, MTM/REFA, CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and S/4 HANA is beneficial;

• Good verbal and written communication skills;

• Advanced written and spoken English; German is a plus.