Beschreibung

Primobius is the result of a joint venture between Australian stock exchange-listed Neometals Ltd. and privately owned German plant engineering and technology specialist SMS group GmbH. Primobius offers a unique and sustainable method of recovering valuable lithium, nickel, cobalt, and other materials, for example carbon, from end-of-life or defective lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The recovered battery materials can be used directly in the production of new batteries.
This unique and advanced recycling solution fits smoothly into the circular economy, ensures that ethically sound materials are used, and helps to reduce not only waste but also our world’s dependence on finite resources.

Become a part of our future at Primobius GmbH in the Düsseldorf area (NRW) where we’re looking for a

Product/Engineering Manager for Shredding and Beneficiation Plants (f/m/x)

YOU ACT

You are responsible for the technical development and engineering in order execution of our Li-Battery Recycling Products, in close collaboration with various departments. Your responsibilities include, among others:

Will own technical integrity, innovation, and delivery excellence for plant engineering, ensuring safe, efficient and scalable solutions
Define Product Vision – Establish and communicate the vision, goals, and strategy of the product to and with all stakeholders
Create, maintain and prioritize product development, and refine the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and clear to all
Should be able to develop and implement standard engineering practices
Ensure the engineering, supply chain and site support for projects in execution as per contractual requirements
Coordinate basic- and detail engineering as applicable. Perform basic engineering tasks as needed (e.g. schematics review and edit, BoM edits, vendor technical queries, test-plan development, field troubleshooting)
Support Business Development / Sales for the evaluation of potential innovations and to benchmark competition’s portfolio, as well as for significant sales projects
Drive selected innovations from the first process idea to industrialized solution, in close cooperation with R&D and project management
Drive standardization to lower total project costs and customer’s Opex, starting with the technical process of the product, ending at basic engineering and sub vendor selection
Oversee design reviews, technical risk assessments (FMEA, HAZOP inputs) and safety-critical system validation

YOU KNOW

You have successfully completed an engineering degree above average, in mechanical and/or process engineering. We value:

Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and ability to quickly familiarize yourself with disciplines outside your field
Hands-on capability – being able to perform basic calculations, interpret P&IDs, read/create electrical/mechanical drawings, and validate BOMs
Proven experience in engineering, as a product owner or similar role in product management or design engineering, preferably in the recycling or environmental sector
Knowledge and familiarity with welding & machining symbols, knowledge of strength of materials
Thorough knowledge of National & International Standards (DIN, EN, ISO, ASME etc.) and knowledge and familiarity with of Fits/Tolerances, Geometric Tolerances and Dimensioning
Hands on experience on AutoCAD and 3D (CREO) or similar and knowledge and familiarity of FEM analysis
Ability to mentor and develop engineering talent; recruit and build high-performing teams
Technical background or understanding of recycling equipment and technologies is a plus
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. Good verbal and written communication skills (in German and English)
High social competence and resilience, as well as a willingness to travel

WE CONVINCE

As an innovative and internationally active employer, we convince you with performance-based compensation. Additionally, we offer you the opportunity to balance family and work optimally, with flexible working hours and the option of remote work.

Have we convinced you to shape the future together with us? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. We will also be happy to answer your questions over the phone.

Primobius GmbH

People Management
Melanie Kortlang
E-Mail: melanie.kortlang@sms-group.com

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Bitte im Betreff der Bewerbung folgende Referenznummer angeben: 2025-0344