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Arbeitsvorbereiter (m/w/d)

KNDS DeutschlandKassel, Hessen🇩🇪GermanyPosted 23 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Kassel, Hessen, Germany
Posted
5 weeks ago
ERPSAP

Job Description

Arbeitsvorbereiter (m/w/d) | Kassel, Germany | Hybrid

This employer is a systems house known for developing, manufacturing, and servicing a diverse product portfolio, including main battle tanks, highly protected wheeled vehicles, artillery systems, military bridges, and comprehensive training solutions. As a key part of a European consolidation effort in military land systems, this organization offers highly interesting and complex challenges within a collaborative environment. They successfully blend innovation with tradition and extensive experience.

The Role

  • Independently create work plans for complex components and assemblies from various materials using ENGIN and SAP planning systems, considering economic factors.
  • Develop and modify work plans for individual parts up to entire systems within the ENGIN CAP system and SAP ERP system.
  • Prepare precise manufacturing instructions for production.
  • Continuously analyze existing manufacturing processes, identify optimization potential, and actively contribute to reducing lead times and eliminating waste.
  • Ensure close collaboration with all involved departments and facilitate information flow in all work preparation projects.
  • Participate in the Make-or-Buy classification of components, leveraging technical expertise.
  • Support knowledge transfer to subcontractors.
  • Reliably ensure high product quality while adhering to deadlines and cost frameworks.

What You'll Need

  • Completed technical vocational training plus further education as a mechanical engineering technician or industrial foreman (metal), or an equivalent higher qualification.
  • Experience with work preparation processes and workflows.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally SAP R/3.
  • Several years of professional experience in the metal industry with a good understanding of relevant processes.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
  • Strong MS Office skills for daily work.
  • Good written and spoken English skills.

What's On Offer

  • Development opportunities within a stable company.
  • Attractive compensation package.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Comprehensive benefits including holiday and Christmas bonuses, childcare allowances, and retirement plans.

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