YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive the transition to a fully model based and virtual engineering environment for Loader Cranes
- Develop and validate innovative crane functions through simulation and virtual testing
- Define and implement MBSE/MBD methods, tools, and standards
- Setup and lead international virtualization teams and projects, strengthen the global development network
- Establish knowledge management and KPI tracking
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of standardized operational processes, policies, work instructions, and control methods across key business functions.
- Identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, and value stream mapping methodologies.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the Salzburg site by driving measurable gains in quality, cycle time, productivity, and cost.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to embed Design for Quality (DFQ), Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), and process discipline into product development and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
- Drive the development and standardization of engineering and operational review practices, including stage-gate rigor, process controls, tolerance analysis, and verification approaches where applicable.
- Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address systemic process issues, eliminate waste, and improve overall business performance.
- Establish and strengthen structured change management practices to ensure process and design changes are evaluated, communicated, and implemented effectively.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Lead material and sourcing activities to support New Product Implementation Programs (NPI), ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and manufacturing readiness targets.
- Define and drive program sourcing strategies and related sub‑projects for direct materials, equipment, and services in collaboration with Engineering, Supplier Engineering, Production.
- Perform cost analysis, volume planning, and supply‑risk assessments for assigned programs and suppliers.
- Drive cost engineering, cost reduction, and manufacturing ramp readiness from supplier onboarding to serial release.
- Partner closely with suppliers and Quality teams to resolve technical, quality, and manufacturability issues impacting cost, schedule, or scale-up readiness.
- Support commodity and technology-focused sourcing strategies, including market intelligence, supplier technology assessments, pricing trends, and long-term material availability.
- Define, document, and present program sourcing strategies to stakeholders and management, translating technical and commercial inputs into structured program updates (e.g. PowerPoint, program reviews).
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and implement project management standards, tools, and governance models at PALFINGER Sales & Service
- Develop and continuously improve project management frameworks, processes, templates, and guidelines
- Act as PMO expert, providing guidance, coaching, and operational support to Project Managers and teams
- Design and deliver internal PM training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Drive PMO governance, performance tracking, and continuous improvement across projects and practices
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Lead strategically important projects & programs, solve complex business problems.
- Control and lead interdisciplinary projects/programs while using your experience to accomplish the best possible outcome measured against success criteria (quality, time, cost).
- Provide actionable insights for management to support decision making through data collection and analysis.
- Build, develop, and lead the cross‑functional team through the entire project/program.
- Develop and deliver clear and concise communications for leadership teams and stakeholders.
- Provide frequent program summaries (reports) for internal and external customers.
- Ensure execution, manage risks, assure adherence to program or project schedules, and performance to meet business requirements.
- Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to continuously improve the process.
- Run change management for projects and programs and support proper project closure.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Review purchase requisitions, manage request for quotes (RFQ’s), and purchase order changes.
- Responsible for ongoing supplier relations commercially supporting the Lam business.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate purchasing activities to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
- Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity within enterprise-wide systems (ERP).
- Perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities.
- Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.
- Interacts closely with suppliers to review and manage performance, deliveries, and quality.
- Work with internal stakeholders to support commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
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