Maintenance Engineer - Production

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies has around 86,000 employees in 21 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025.

The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.

• Manage and supervise the Production Maintenance team, setting clear KPIs for machine uptime, defining technical responsibilities, and monitoring shift performance to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

  
  

• Develop team capabilities through targeted technical training—specifically in PLC logic, robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics—identifying skill gaps to ensure the team can handle complex automated systems.

  
  

• Lead the execution of preventive, predictive (CBM), and corrective maintenance specifically for manufacturing assets, CNC machinery, assembly lines, and specialized tooling to ensure 24/7 operational readiness.

  
  

• Oversee the delivery of critical production utilities (compressed air, high-pressure steam, industrial cooling, and power distribution) at the machine level, ensuring supply consistency and energy efficiency through direct management or vendor SLAs.

  
  

• Drive strict adherence to manufacturing standards and Lean methodologies, serving as the lead for Lean Total Productive Maintenance (LTPM) to foster operator-led maintenance and continuous improvement culture.

  
  

• Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and real-time process performance; identify bottlenecks, reduce scrap rates, and implement engineering solutions for enhanced throughput and cycle-time optimization.

  
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics).

  
  

• Experience: +1 years of experience in a maintenance leadership or senior technical role, Strong background in the Automotive industry or Wiring Systems is highly preferred.

  
  

• Language:Full Professional English Proficiency; must be able to document technical processes and communicate effectively with management.

  
  

• Core Skills:

  
  

  • Technical Management: Proven ability to lead maintenance technicians and coordinate complex task lists.

    
    

  • LTPM & Lean Tools: Practical experience in implementing Lean Total Productive Maintenance to reduce downtime.

    
    

  • Vendor Coordination: Skilled in managing external service providers and technical contractors.