Head of Development Projects (m/f/d)

Roth Industries GmbH & Co.KGSteffenbergArbeitsagenturpublished 06/24/2026
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With us, you are not just a number!

As a family-run corporate group, we live our values. Respectful, good cooperation is very important to us. We take responsibility not only for ourselves and the Roth team, but also for our environment. Our deep roots make us strong - for generations. As a globally positioned market leader, we offer you security and many opportunities to contribute. With the diversity of our ideas and skills, we are committed to the continuous development of our companies: the foundation for our success - now and in the future.

Are you enthusiastic about research, development, and new technologies? This is your chance! Join our team at Roth Composite Machinery GmbH in Steffenberg-Niedereisenhausen immediately and on a permanent basis as

Head of Development Projects (m/f/d)

Your tasks

  • You are responsible for the development and implementation of product or technology development projects and, within this framework, carry out the necessary tests on our laboratory facilities
  • You lead teams that change depending on the project, take over the coordination of laboratory occupancy, and take care of the procurement of the raw materials, auxiliary materials, and operating materials necessary for the tests
  • For pre-sales and after-sales, you prepare offers for tests on the laboratory machines
  • You describe and document the financial R&D expenditures and take care of applying for external research allowances
  • Supporting the team in the project management of customer orders is also part of your tasks

What you bring with you

  • You have a successfully completed degree in the field of mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification
  • You have professional experience in project management, ideally in mechanical and plant engineering
  • You have knowledge in the field of fiber composite materials (production, structure, properties); knowledge in the field of processing sheet-like materials (including coating, impregnation, folding) is also desirable
  • Analytical thinking and innovative strength characterize you
  • You are proficient in English, both written and spoken
  • Good application skills in MS-Office, good communication skills, initial experience in leading teams, as well as an independent and goal-oriented way of working round off your profile

What awaits you

  • a family-friendly environment: flexible working hours, mobile working by arrangement, flextime accounts, and part-time models
  • diverse social benefits: health and company sports offers, employer-funded company pension schemes, bike leasing, local company fitness rates
  • an attractive compensation package: performance-oriented pay, Christmas and holiday bonuses, 30 days of annual leave, profit-sharing dependent on returns, activity-dependent supplements
  • a position with prospects: further training and development perspectives

Are you interested? We look forward to your application! Please also state your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.

Human Resources Department of Roth Industries GmbH & Co. KG, HR Manager Michael Donges, Am Seerain 2, 35232 Dautphetal, Tel. 06466/922-153.

Please send your application via e-mail to: bewerbung@roth-industries.com

Further information can be found on the Internet at www.roth-industries.com

Roth Industries: One group - many strengths Roth Werke, Roth Composite Machinery, Roth Hydraulics, Roth Plastic Technology, Roth Services, Roth Umwelttechnik, Becker Plastics

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