Sulgen
Project Manager Design/Production Planning (a)
- 01 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
About the job
As Project Manager Design / Production Planning, you lead projects from technical clarification to implementation. You develop constructive solutions and ensure that planning, manufacturing, and assembly work together.
Your projects range from individual interior fittings to Riotherm climate technology, workplace solutions, and Talky. In Sulgen, you work closely with sales, production, and assembly.
Welcome to a working world with substance.
At Erich Keller, people work who design, plan, manufacture, assemble, coordinate, and think ahead. Together we create spaces, workplaces, and technical solutions that must withstand everyday use. Our tasks are diverse. The demands are high. For this, you see every day what your work achieves.
Your task
You translate customer requirements and design specifications into feasible solutions and connect design and production planning with responsibility for deadlines, costs, and handover.
What you achieve with us.
- You develop and design solutions for interior fitting and system projects and lead the planning through to execution.
- You create execution and manufacturing drawings as well as parts lists, material, and order documents using AutoCAD.
- You clarify technical details with customers, sales, and internal specialists and bring open points to decisions.
- You plan materials, schedules, and assembly processes and keep an eye on costs and technical requirements.
- You accompany your projects through manufacturing and assembly and support with technical questions during implementation.
What you bring with you
- You have training as a certified carpenter or a comparable technical or manual basic education and have further developed yourself towards production planning, design, or project management.
- You bring experience in design and production planning and can independently develop projects to manufacturing readiness.
- You have good CAD skills; experience with AutoCAD will facilitate your start.
- Experience in individual interior fitting is an advantage. Likewise, furniture construction, system manufacturing, or comparable areas with constructively demanding solutions are suitable.
- You keep an overview of technical details, deadlines, and costs and work reliably with sales, production, and assembly.
What you can expect from us
- Attractive salary and profit sharing We offer a fair base salary and involve employees in the shared success when business development allows.
- Holidays and overtime at your choice You have at least 25 days of holiday and work with flexible working hours. Overtime can be compensated or paid out by arrangement.
- Opportunities for advancement We support professional training and internal development steps – from craftsmanship through production planning and project management to technical or organisational functions.
- Direct exchange We work with short distances, open information, and direct communication. You know where you stand – and what you are working on together.
Let’s get to know each other. Does the role suit you? Then we look forward to meeting you. Apply directly via our online form.
For questions about the position, Dominik Vogt, Head of Production Planning Custom Manufacturing, is available at +41 71 644 88 20 or dominik.vogt(@)erichkeller.com.
Learn more about your work, our professional worlds, and the benefits at Erich Keller at erichkeller.com/karriere .