YOUR TASKS
•You manage the Product Engineering team in the DACHNL region and develop the strategic roadmap for your locomotive portfolio
•You define the scope of projects for your assigned fleet and may also act as Product Engineer yourself
•You ensure the overall performance of the DACHNL fleet — with a focus on safety, compliance, reliability, availability, marketability, and long-term value
•You lead your team to align the DACHNL strategy with Akiem’s overall product strategy
•You drive initiatives to improve engineering standards and processes
•You initiate and may lead strategic projects for the DACHNL portfolio
•You ensure consistency across the DACHNL fleet and alignment with the AMS organization
•You maintain a close relationship with the DACHNL AMS Engineering management team, regularly reviewing performance, tracking action plans, addressing reliability issues, and managing obsolescenc
•You oversee cost control, budgeting, project execution, and heavy maintenance planning
•You provide leadership, guidance, and support to your team
•You ensure strategic product reviews are carried out effectively
•You collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and support functions to ensure alignment
•You support the implementation of Product Integration in the DACHNL region
YOUR PROFILE
•You bring solid experience in the railway or transportation industry
•You are strongly committed to safety and regulatory compliance
•You have a good understanding of budgeting and cost control
•You possess deep knowledge of ECM and Life Cycle Cost Management
•You combine leadership with strong interpersonal skills
YOUR BENEFITS AT AKIEM
•Flexible working hours for a better work-life balance
•A lively corporate culture with team spirit and openness
•A dynamic, international work environment with flat hierarchies
•Room to contribute your own ideas and actively shape the company’s future
•A motivated team with strong cohesion and mutual support
•Personal and professional development opportunities in a future-oriented company
•Diverse career opportunities through continuous growth
•Modern offices and a pleasant working atmosphere
Have we piqued your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your application via our career portal!
We are actively committed to inclusion and create a working environment in which diversity is valued, equal opportunities are practiced and everyone can contribute their strengths - we look forward to hearing from you!