Industrial Engineering Production Controller (m/f/d)

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Esslingen am Neckar, BW, DE, 73734

Company: cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG

Everyone's talking about sustainable energy - we're getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

 

As part of our Industrial Engineering team, we ensure—among other things—that our manufacturing orders are processed on time, in full, and with optimal capacity utilization throughout the production of our fuel cell systems. You manage the orders in the system, monitor material availability and deadlines, and serve as the central point of contact between production, logistics, and internal customers.

Responsibilities:

  • You plan the production of future prototype phases in coordination with the relevant departments.
  • You create, maintain, schedule, release, and report back manufacturing orders.
  • You manually adjust manufacturing orders that contain components changed by a CR.
  • You check material availability per manufacturing order, track missing parts, and coordinate accordingly with other departments.
  • You adjust manufacturing dates based on updated information to optimally utilize production capacity in line with customer demand.
  • You conduct coordination meetings on unit build-up for internal and external customers.
  • You maintain and align dates in the forecast overview.
  • You independently control production in the system and inform others of any deviations.
  • You ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations.
  • You provide the relevant interfaces with all information needed regarding production control.
  • You identify potential manufacturing risks and communicate them to those responsible.

Qualification:

  • You have completed technical training and further education to become a state-certified technician, or you hold a degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering with a specialization in production engineering or logistics.
  • You have at least 5 years of professional experience.
  • You have very good SAP skills, particularly with the PP/DS tool.
  • You have good MS Office skills.
  • You work independently, meticulously, and in a structured manner, and you have an analytical mindset.
  • You are a team player, a good communicator, flexible, and decisive.
  • You can handle pressure and remain calm when circumstances change.
  • You love working in an international environment and speaking English in addition to German.

Benefits:

  • We offer you interesting, autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries.
  • You will receive a very attractive compensation package.
  • With us, you can arrange your working hours flexibly, work remotely and work up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.
  • We offer you at least 30 days of vacation per year.
  • You will benefit from an attractive compensation and benefits package, including a company pension scheme, private and occupational accident insurance, and capital-forming benefits.
  • We support the compatibility of work and family life through flexible working models, including parental leave and part-time opportunities.
  • Our comprehensive health management supports your fitness and well-being – from bike leasing offer to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations.
  • Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price.
  • You will be challenged - but also supported by a wide range of training and development opportunities.
  • On top, we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz cars.

 

Additional information:

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility, we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.

Please apply online only and enclose your CV, a cover letter and certificates. 

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.

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