Senior Project Manager Rare Metals (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

- Main contact person for international customers in technical project matters
- Translating customer specifications into internal requirements
- Planning and control of all project phases: Request for quotation, sampling, qualification, validation, production ramp-up
- Coordination of internal interfaces: Production, R&D, quality, sales
- Co-operation with external partners and suppliers
- Advice on material selection and process strategies for customer applications (e.g. automotive, energy, electronics)
- Analysing and evaluating metallurgical data (e.g. microstructure, mechanical properties)
- Support in the industrialisation of new products, taking into account costs, quality and regulatory requirements
- Tracking of milestones, resource planning and risk management
- Technical support in contract negotiations and profitability assessments
- Participation in the preparation of quotations, pricing and margin optimisation
- Clear presentation of technical solutions to customers and internal decision makers

Your profile:

- Completed studies (Master or PhD) in metallurgy, materials engineering, process engineering or related field
- At least 5-7 years of experience in industrial project management or technical sales
- Experience in working with international industrial customers, preferably from the automotive, aerospace, energy or electronics sectors
- Sound knowledge of rare metals, special alloys or powder metallurgy is an advantage
- Very good project management skills with organisational strength and multitasking skills
- Confident demeanour in technical and business discussions
- Analytical thinking and solution-orientated approach to work
- Ability to communicate technical content in a clear, structured and target-oriented manner
- Entrepreneurial thinking paired with practical implementation skills

Language skills

- English: fluent written and spoken (required)
- German: desirable, but not a must
- Other languages: especially Russian or Eastern European languages are an advantage (due to international production and supplier contacts)