Technical Project Lead (f/m/d) Footwear

Salary: 50.000 - 70.000 € per year

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or further technical education, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Relevant experience in project management and product development

Understanding of technical processes in engineering like product development and technical documentation

Ideally relevant professional practice in safety footwear industry

Good command of English, a European language is an advantage

Advanced knowledge in MS Office application

Extensive knowledge in CAD systems

Willingness to travel as required for business (approx. 30 %)

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop NPD projects in EMEA in accordance with our development process on all technical aspects for design and development

Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines

Lead tradeoff discussions and conversations around risk management with cross-functional teams

Drive design of project to meet market driven design guides and fulfill cost, timing, reliability, and manufacturing requirements

Analyze, evaluate and select from design execution alternatives to best meet specification objectives and implement designs into mass production

Accountable for technical elements of project execution including integration of complicated components and assemblies, material selection, packaging and safety, regulatory and standards compliance

Conduct design and safety reviews as needed to gain necessary approvals for product development phase progressions

Schedule, develop agendas, facilitate and document project meetings, track project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines

Regularly make presentations of project status

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We are Techtronic Industries (TTI), a world leader in cordless technology across power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, and floorcare and cleaning products. We focus on professionals in industrial, construction, and infrastructure sectors as well as DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. Our brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE, RYOBI, and AEG, and we operate with a global manufacturing and product development footprint. We are hiring for our team in Winnenden in the Stuttgart area. We offer 30 days of annual leave, home office opportunities, trust-based working hours, free parking, good public transport connections, free fruit, water and hot beverages, company fitness via EGYM Wellpass, EAP mental support, learning platforms for professional development, and special employee benefits. We are recognized as a top employer by kununu and value a high-performance, fast-moving culture.

last updated 42 week of 2026