Our client carries 187 years of heritage in high-performance enameled steel solutions. Renowned for engineering precision, durability, and aesthetics, their enameled panels are used in infrastructure, mobility, and architecture worldwide. They are now set to transform the architectural façade market in Europe, offering enameled panels as a superior alternative to terracotta and other façade materials.Our client is seeking a Head of Design & Engineering with full responsibility for the design and engineering of tanks, silos, and architectural surface systems (façades, cladding, enamel-coated solutions).The role ensures:Maximum design accuracy and reliabilityError-free execution readinessEfficient, cost-optimized engineering solutionsDesign quality is non-negotiable.Core Responsibilities1. Design OwnershipEnd-to-end responsibility for all design outputsApproval authority for drawings, calculations, and technical documentationEnsure designs are complete, accurate, and executable2. Technical PrecisionDeliver zero-defect designsEliminate rework caused by engineering errorsMaintain strict control over tolerances, interfaces, and detailing3. Engineering of ProductsTanks and storage systemsSilos and structural assembliesEnamel-coated components and systemsFaçade and cladding solutions4. Efficiency & Cost ResponsibilityOptimize designs for material usage, fabrication effort, assembly timeIdentify and implement cost reduction opportunitiesBalance technical robustness with economic efficiency5. Design for ManufacturingEnsure designs are aligned with production capabilitiesMinimize complexity, standardize and avoid unnecessary customizationReduce iterations between design and shop floor6. StandardizationDevelop and enforce design standards and templatesIncrease modularization and reuse of proven solutionsReduce variability in engineering outputs7. Team LeadershipLead and develop the design teamDefine clear responsibilities and performance expectationsEnforce discipline, ownership, and accountability8. Cross-Functional CoordinationClose alignment with production, sales / applications, procurementEnsure smooth handover from design to executionRequirementsDegree in Mechanical / Structural / Civil EngineeringStrong experience in industrial designProven leadership experience in design engineeringUnderstanding of manufacturing processesFluent English and German language skillsWorking StyleStructured, precise, and detail-orientedHigh level of personal accountabilityHands-on approachFact-based decision makingClear and direct communicationSuccess CriteriaZero critical design errorsReduction in rework and design iterationsMeasurable cost savings through design improvementsOn-time release of complete and accurate designsHigh alignment with production and execution teamsAuthorityFinal approval of all design outputsAuthority to define and enforce design standardsAuthority to reject incomplete or incorrect inputsTeamlead of 10-20 peopleDirect report to COO
Our client carries 187 years of heritage in high-performance enameled steel solutions. Renowned for engineering precision, durability, and aesthetics, their enameled panels are used in infrastructure, mobility, and architecture worldwide. They are now set to transform the architectural façade market in Europe, offering enameled panels as a superior alternative to terracotta and other façade materials.
Our client is seeking a Head of Design & Engineering with full responsibility for the design and engineering of tanks, silos, and architectural surface systems (façades, cladding, enamel-coated solutions).
The role ensures:
- Maximum design accuracy and reliability
- Error-free execution readiness
- Efficient, cost-optimized engineering solutions
Design quality is non-negotiable.
Core Responsibilities
1. Design Ownership
- End-to-end responsibility for all design outputs
- Approval authority for drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
- Ensure designs are complete, accurate, and executable
2. Technical Precision
- Deliver zero-defect designs
- Eliminate rework caused by engineering errors
- Maintain strict control over tolerances, interfaces, and detailing
3. Engineering of Products
- Tanks and storage systems
- Silos and structural assemblies
- Enamel-coated components and systems
- Façade and cladding solutions
4. Efficiency & Cost Responsibility
- Optimize designs for material usage, fabrication effort, assembly time
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
- Balance technical robustness with economic efficiency
5. Design for Manufacturing
- Ensure designs are aligned with production capabilities
- Minimize complexity, standardize and avoid unnecessary customization
- Reduce iterations between design and shop floor
6. Standardization
- Develop and enforce design standards and templates
- Increase modularization and reuse of proven solutions
- Reduce variability in engineering outputs
7. Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the design team
- Define clear responsibilities and performance expectations
- Enforce discipline, ownership, and accountability
8. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Close alignment with production, sales / applications, procurement
- Ensure smooth handover from design to execution
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical / Structural / Civil Engineering
- Strong experience in industrial design
- Proven leadership experience in design engineering
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Fluent English and German language skills
Working Style
- Structured, precise, and detail-oriented
- High level of personal accountability
- Hands-on approach
- Fact-based decision making
- Clear and direct communication
Success Criteria
- Zero critical design errors
- Reduction in rework and design iterations
- Measurable cost savings through design improvements
- On-time release of complete and accurate designs
- High alignment with production and execution teams
Authority
- Final approval of all design outputs
- Authority to define and enforce design standards
- Authority to reject incomplete or incorrect inputs
- Teamlead of 10-20 people
- Direct report to COO
Avomind is a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics & insights talent globally.Our global network - serviced from Berlin, London, Barcelona, Miami, Jakarta and Singapore is built up of partnerships with >200 leading academic institutions; 25 leading MBA programs and 45 tech institutions.We provide our clients with unlimited access to our network and offer custom recruitment; embedded hiring and talent branding services.Speed is our care value - do expect a first project input within 24 hours. 75% of the hired candidates are part of the 1st week’s batch, that we would deliver on a project.
Avomind is a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics & insights talent globally.
Our global network - serviced from Berlin, London, Barcelona, Miami, Jakarta and Singapore is built up of partnerships with >200 leading academic institutions; 25 leading MBA programs and 45 tech institutions.
We provide our clients with unlimited access to our network and offer custom recruitment; embedded hiring and talent branding services.
Speed is our care value - do expect a first project input within 24 hours. 75% of the hired candidates are part of the 1st week’s batch, that we would deliver on a project.
