Project Manager R&D Cutting/Forming Tools

• Leading, management and execution of the entire projects for product development with focus on PVD coating solutions for cutting or/and forming tool applications Identifying and defining property requirements for coating solutions as well as evaluating optimum pre- and posttreatments in relation to the targeted applications
• Development and verification of innovative high performance and cost beneficial surface solutions
• Project planning as well as continuous monitoring and documentation of project status in terms of progress, costs and scheduling according to our project management regulations
• Validation of production processes in cooperation with internal and external customers
• Support of Marketing, Sales and Production during product launch and implementation

• You have a Master's degree or PhD in physics, material science or comparable discipline
• Ideally you have at least 4 years of work experience in development and characterization of wear protective nitride, carbide, oxide, borides or comparable hard coatings
• You have expert skills in thin film coating technology - PVD arc or sputter technology
• Preferably experience with suitable pre- and posttreatment technics/technologies
• Previous experience in managing development projects is a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• You are able to multitask, have an independent and pro-active working style and you are an excellent team-player
• Ability to travel globally up to 20%
• Fluent in written and spoken English is a must, German skills are a plus

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