Your job:
* Global responsibility for the "Functional Safety" product portfolio of the Pneumatic Supply business unit (e.g. vent valves, shut-off valves and function combinations)
* Creation and further development of a sustainable and market-oriented product strategy and product roadmap for the product portfolio for which you are responsible
* Management and further development of the responsible product portfolio over the entire product life cycle
* Elicitation, definition and documentation of product requirements for new products in the field, taking into account the relevant safety standards (Machinery Regulation EU 2023/1230 and, if desired, ANSI B11 standards)
* Preparation of competition and market analyses and regular contact with customers
* Preparation of profitability analyses including sales, turnover and strategic quantity planning for the assigned product families
* Preparation and implementation of international product trainings and support at trade fairs
* Supporting sales in the development of customer-oriented instruments and concepts for market launches (e.g. sales guidelines, product animations and editorial contributions for trade press and customer magazines)
Your qualifications:
* Completed university degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or comparable qualification
* Several years of professional experience in product management, sales or development, ideally in the field of pneumatic automation technology
* Very good knowledge of functional machine safety and the associated norms and standards, ideally from an application or customer perspective
* Good product and market knowledge in the field of pneumatic and electrical automation
* High level of analytical and conceptual skills
* Entrepreneurial and far-sighted way of thinking and proactive way of working
* Business fluent in German and English
* Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 15%)
You can expect the following with us:
* The good feeling working for a family-owned company with a safe and solid financial basis
* Freedom to explore, innovate and realise your own ideas
* Competitive compensation with attractive perks and other benefits
* Respect and appreciation for each other - regardless of gender, nationality, disability, age and identity
* Lifelong learning with great conditions for individual further development
* Flexible working models depending on the respective workplace for a good balance of work and private life
* Highly modern working environment, infrastructure and communication technologies
* Great family and health services for your well-being
You can find more information about our benefits and Festo as an employer here .
Contact person: Caroline Duchon, +49(711)347-56698
Reference code: 11463