Maintenance Senior 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 (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics).

  
  

• Experience: * 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance management or a senior expert role, Direct experience in the Automotive or Wiring Systems industry is highly preferred.

  
  

• Language:Full Professional English Proficiency; capable of managing technical documentation and reporting to global management.

  
  

• Core Skills:

  
  

  • Maintenance Strategy: Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance frameworks.

    
    

  • Leadership: Proven track record of managing technical teams and developing talent.

    
    

  • Strategic Optimization: Strong knowledge of LTPM (Lean Total Productive Maintenance) and process improvement.

    
    

  • Project Management: Skilled in overseeing complex equipment installations and facility movements.