Operations Engineer Boat Equipment m/f/d

TKMS GmbHKielArbeitsagenturpublished 09/08/2026
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Company

TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in surface and underwater shipbuilding. For more than 185 years. As a strong partner trusted by NATO, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet, thereby contributing to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 9,700 colleagues? As a growing naval company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength.

Tasks

  • Development, planning, and optimization of production and process workflows, including specialist planning, layout design, and ensuring quality and logistics areas
  • Ensuring the availability of tools, machine and plant technology, as well as technical preparation and processing of maintenance and investments (B and C plants)
  • Development and implementation of solution proposals for technical challenges in cooperation with design, subcontractors, engineering, and purchasing
  • Leading and participating in (improvement) projects, conducting complex error analyses, technical corrective measures, as well as supporting the management team during modernizations
  • Participation in audits, occupational safety, cost and quality optimization, lead time reduction, and ensuring operational Excellence within the area of responsibility

Profile

  • Completed vocational or university education in the field of Industrial Engineering or a comparable qualification
  • Professional experience in a production environment as well as previously completed vocational training are desirable
  • Knowledge of process and Lean Management as well as leadership qualities
  • Strong ability to independently plan, control, and successfully implement technical and organizational requirements
  • Ability to improvise, attention to detail, creativity, and flexibility, as well as negotiation skills, assertiveness, and communication strength
  • Good English skills in speaking and writing

What we offer

For us, it is a matter of course to offer optimal framework conditions. These include, among others:

  • Welcomeday and onboarding program
  • Attractive collective agreement-based remuneration
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours through flexitime and lifetime working accounts as well as home office regulations
  • 30 days of annual leave as well as special leave according to the collective agreement
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing naval company
  • Subsidy for the Jobticket or Deutschlandticket
  • Company fitness with nationwide network partners
  • Bikeleasing
  • Comprehensive additional benefits / attractive external offers
  • Individual learning and development opportunities in person and digitally
  • Comprehensive health management including prevention offers
  • Close cooperation with managers and the employee representation

Collegial cooperation and respect in dealing with one another – that is what we have been offering for over 185 years! We look forward to online applications stating your salary expectations and current notice period.

Contact

TKMS GmbH Acquisition und Experience Daniel Sharp

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Daniel SharpAcquisition und Experience