Technical Project Manager - Figurines (all genders)

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Want your story to be part of our story?

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life.  And your story starts right here.
 
 
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
 
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
 
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.

Technical Project Manager - Figurines (all genders)
in München

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

Product industrialization and technical implementation
  • Responsibility for component design, tool creation, injection moulding and implementation in product industrialization
Project management and communication
  • Creation of project calculations, parts lists and monitoring of documentation
  • Communication and coordination with internal and external interfaces for on-time implementation
3D printing and rapid prototyping
  • Responsibility for the integration of 3D printing and rapid prototyping into product development and production
  • Supervision of the entire prototyping process from the initial idea to the functional prototype
Production, manufacturing and technical problem solving
  • Solving technical problems in compliance with toy safety according to DIN EN 71
  • Supervision of tool production and definition of test criteria
  • Planning and setting up production, assembly and packaging lines in collaboration with international manufacturers
  • Optimization of production start-up with suppliers in Germany and abroad, especially for injection moulding and 3D printing technologies
 

Your story so far: 

  • Completed studies in mechanical engineering, engineering, industrial design or comparable training
  • Several years of experience in product development, especially in the industrialization of figures or toys
  • Sound knowledge of component design, tooling and injection molding processes
  • Experience in the use of 3D printing and rapid prototyping for rapid prototype development and validation
  • Confident in using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and 3D printing technologies
  • Experience in creating project calculations, parts lists and monitoring production processes
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as experience in coordinating with international suppliers and manufacturers
  • Very good knowledge of toy safety standards (DIN EN 71) and quality assurance is a plus
  • Good written and spoken English, other language skills an advantage
  • Willingness to travel, especially for international supplier visits

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

  • No two days are the same in this career like no other. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
  • Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
  • We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
  • Appetising. Depending on the location, you will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month
  • Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a subsidised pension scheme
  • You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
  • Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
  • Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful offices in Munich or Schwäbisch Gmünd
  • And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours

 

Would you like to play a part in our story?

We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.
 
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Feline will be glad to assist you further: feline.wilkens@schleich-s.com