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Heilbronn, Germany On-site Full-time

CONCAPE is hiring a Product Line Manager Defense Applications (a)

Responsibilities

  • Full lifecycle ownership of an assigned defense product portfolio
  • Performance monitoring and initiation of targeted improvement measures across the product lifecycle
  • Definition of product requirements and specifications based on customer input, R&D direction, and market intelligence
  • Direct customer interface and systematic consolidation of market and customer insights
  • Ownership of pricing decisions, profitability targets, cost control, and optimization initiatives
  • Driving new product launches in close coordination with Project Management and Marketing functions
  • Development of differentiated value propositions aligned to innovation roadmap and competitive dynamics
  • Alignment of regional product strategies and portfolio coverage across key markets
  • Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Technical Sales, and senior stakeholders on product direction
  • Active contribution to the development and continuous improvement of product configuration tools

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
  • 5+ years in a product management or engineering role, ideally within combustion engine or powertrain environments
  • Solid understanding of powertrain systems and their application in industrial or defense contexts
  • Hands-on experience with product lifecycle management processes
  • Commercial acumen: pricing logic, margin management, profitability levers
  • Proven ability to operate in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders
  • Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g. MS Project or equivalent)
  • Fluent German and English (C1)
  • Strong commercial mindset combined with structured, direct communication style
  • Resilient, assertive personality, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and external partners

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to defense or regulated industrial markets is an advantage
  • French at working level (B2) an asset

Additional Information

  • Fluent German and English (C1)
  • French at working level (B2) an asset
  • Relocation support for non-residents
About company
CONCAPE

CONCAPE is a trusted partner in high-tech hiring across the DACH region and Europe, specializing in recruitment for Engineering, IT, SCM, and Quality roles. Since 2020, the company has supported businesses in finding the right specialists while helping candidates build international careers.

With over 25 years of combined experience in technical recruitment, CONCAPE understands the specific demands of engineering, IT, and manufacturing roles — from tools and certifications to workflows and processes. The team operates in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, and the UAE, offering deep knowledge of local markets, documentation, and employer expectations.

Services include Hiring-as-a-Service (HaaS), specialist hiring and relocation support, and end-to-end recruitment solutions. CONCAPE emphasizes transparency, pragmatism, and realness, focusing on long-term partnerships with clients and delivering carefully pre-screened candidates who match in skills, mindset, and motivation.

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Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 4 days ago