Senior Expert Industrial Engineering - Automation & Process Optimization (m/f/d)

Bayreuth, DE

Germany / Bayreuth

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

Area of responsibilities:

• Develop and execute forward-thinking automation concepts tailored to complex product families in child mobility and furniture
• Ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets, delivering high-impact results in dynamic production environments
• Lead end-to-end automation projects: ROI analysis, benefit evaluation, validation, testing, and implementation at supplier sites
• Design and optimize control systems and automated processes to minimize costs and prevent production bottlenecks
• Create comprehensive material and equipment lists, perform cost analysis, and support production budgeting
• Establish monitoring systems to track productivity and ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards
• Provide strategic guidance on manufacturing technology, acting as a key advisor for innovation and continuous improvement
• Champion modern production principles such as KVP, 5S, Industry 4.0, and support process standardization and harmonization
• Support project planning and commissioning activities directly on-site at supplier facilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company’s broader production strategy

Profile of qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8–10 years of experience in industrial/production environments with a focus on process engineering and automation
• Proven knowledge of automation technologies, production systems, and continuous improvement frameworks
• Experience with P-FMEA, REFA, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing concepts (Industry 4.0)
• Familiarity with mechatronics, simulation software, and metal processing technologies is a strong advantage
• Proficient in CAD tools (ProE Creo or comparable) and confident in using MS Office (Excel, Teams, Office Suite)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally as part of project and supplier engagement