Mechanical engineers at thyssenkrupp

Wide-ranging jobs and opportunities

Mechanical engineering expertise in demand worldwide

Whether low-volume manufacturing or industrial-scale production. Whether engine components, chassis systems or slewing bearings for wind turbines: Wherever mechanical engineering expertise is needed, we’re there for our customers, in every sector imaginable, throughout the world. From the supply of mechanical components and mechatronic systems to the planning, development, design and realization of major projects.

But we’re not just a supplier and engineering partner for industrial customers. With our commitment to green steel production with hydrogen, we are setting important impulses for more sustainability.

For our activities in a wide range of sectors and regions, we’re looking for mechanical engineers to support our vision of engineering sustainable solutions. Whether you currently work in sales, as a technical project manager, in development or design, in production or quality management: We can offer you the right job and a high-tech environment.

Why thyssenkrupp?

Arbeiten Sie in einem Job, in dem Ihr Know-how als Maschinenbauingenieur geschätzt wird.

International player in all kinds of sectors.

Aviation or automotive, shipbuilding or special vehicles, construction or food industry, open-cast mining or port handling: There’s virtually no sector in which solutions from thyssenkrupp don’t play a key role. And virtually no area in which mechanical engineers don’t provide essential input. Because apart from our materials expertise, it’s our engineering know-how that makes the difference to our customers. Come and work for an international company that combines performance-culture with corporate and social responsibility. For an employer that values the unique know-how of its engineering experts – and offers them not just a job but a vocation with great prospects.

Who we are

Occupational safety and health

thyssenkrupp systematically improves working conditions and healthcare.thyssenkrupp systematically improves working conditions and healthcare.

At thyssenkrupp we work to improve working conditions and well-being in the workplace every day. We reduce the number of accidents by systematically eliminating unsafe conditions and acts. Our vision: “Zero accidents”. We also provide preventive healthcare through our Occupational Safety and Health Management. Whether company fitness programs, medical services or massage therapy: With our healthcare services, we help keep you fit.

Benefits

thyssenkrupp offers a wide range of benefits.thyssenkrupp offers a wide range of benefits.

thyssenkrupp means pleasant working environments and attractive benefits. We work together in international teams, keep hierarchies flat, and encourage a speak-up culture. We also offer you:

  • Flexible working hours
  • In-house medical care
  • Employee discounts
  • Further training
  • Company pension plan

And that’s not all! When you work for thyssenkrupp you also profit from various site-specific benefits. To find out more, ask your recruiter.

Family & work

thyssenkrupp helps you combine work and family life.thyssenkrupp helps you combine work and family life.

We help you strike a healthy balance between work and family life. With on-site daycare facilities, we ensure your children are in good hands when you focus on your job tasks. In case of any child care shortage, we provide parent-and-child offices.

Flexibility

thyssenkrupp offers flexible working time modelsthyssenkrupp offers flexible working time models

At thyssenkrupp we want everyone as far as possible to be able to decide for themselves how and when they work. Whether you come at 7 a.m. and leave early, or start at 11 a.m. and stay longer – as long as you work the agreed hours, we support flexible working time models. We also offer you the possibility of working from home – to help you improve your work-life balance.

Research & development

thyssenkrupp invests in research and development.thyssenkrupp invests in research and development.

We are one of the biggest industrial enterprises in the world. But the world is changing. In response to these changes and shape-shifting markets, we increasingly focus on technologies. Innovative approaches and solutions give us the edge we need to strengthen our position.

Compliance

thyssenkrupp pursues a proactive compliance policy.thyssenkrupp pursues a proactive compliance policy.
To us compliance means more than just obeying rules and regulations. Compliance is a question of mindset – and integrity part of our DNA. Our compliance program is designed to identify potential risks at an early stage and if necessary initiate suitable countermeasures. Compliance officers around the world advise, educate and inform employees about legal requirements. thyssenkrupp employs around 65 full-time compliance employees who are additionally supported by more than 250 compliance managers from the operating units.

LGBTI-Community

thyssenkrupp supports LGBTI employees.thyssenkrupp supports LGBTI employees.

The LGBTI network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersexual employees was established in January 2016. Under the network’s patron, Executive Board member Oliver Burkhard, we support the interests of our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and intersexual employees.

Inclusion

thyssenkrupp supports inclusion.thyssenkrupp supports inclusion.
In 2015 thyssenkrupp issued a statement expressing its commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities. We see workplace inclusion, i.e. self-determined and equal participation by people with disabilities in working life, as a particular corporate responsibility. Currently around 3,800 people with disabilities work in our Group’s German companies.

Sustainability

thyssenkrupp focuses on sustainability.thyssenkrupp focuses on sustainability.

Respectful collaboration with our employees and partners is key to everything we do. We are aware of our social responsibility as a company, are fair in our business dealings, support numerous sociopolitical initiatives, and invest in environmental protection and resource efficiency. To find out more, go to Sustainability

Developing talent

thyssenkrupp develops talent and leadership.thyssenkrupp develops talent and leadership.
Whether new market requirements, disruptive technologies or digital transformation: Our corporate environment is constantly changing. So we need innovative employees who understand our business. To this end we invest in our young talents – and systematically develop their professional, methodological and personal skills. thyssenkrupp PerspActive The quality of our leaders determines how well we are prepared for the challenges of the future. This is why we set up thyssenkrupp PerspActive – a systematic and efficient management development program. The aim is to strengthen the capabilities of our top management and fill key positions with excellent candidates. thyssenkrupp Academy With its programs, the thyssenkrupp Academy supports the strategic and cultural transformation of the company. Alongside the main curriculum directed at around 2,000 executives, the Academy also offers training for all other employees, e.g. on subjects such as change, digitization, and new work.

Diversity

thyssenkrupp promotes diversity.thyssenkrupp promotes diversity.
At thyssenkrupp we are convinced that differences make us successful. That’s why we welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or worldview, physical ability, age, sexual orientation and identity. We value and promote diversity and exploit the potential it offers. People from 134 nations currently work for thyssenkrupp. We also take a strong stance against discrimination – and for integration. We have been a PROUTEMPLOYER since 2016 and are committed to maintaining a working environment that is open, tolerant and constructive for everyone. To find out more about our social responsibility in labor relations, check out our Code of conduct.

Onboarding

thyssenkrupp helps you get started.thyssenkrupp helps you get started.
When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.For this we select a member of your team to act as your guide and help you if you have questions or personal matters to discuss. We provide you with the materials you need for work, hold introductions to get to know your colleagues and their projects so that you can network within the group.As part of your onboarding program you will join other new colleagues for an introduction to life in an international group. You will also take part in a guided tour of the site.In the first four to twelve weeks we will invite you to a target-setting discussion in which we carry out process analyses together and give you feedback on your performance. This helps you translate our corporate strategy into your individual goals.

Responsibility for our employees

thyssenkrupp acts responsibly towards employees.thyssenkrupp acts responsibly towards employees.

We are not just a business enterprise – we see ourselves as a corporate citizen. And so we meet our social responsibility towards our employees. We respect national labor law standards. And above all we promote the preservation of human dignity. At the same time we set ourselves the highest occupational safety and health standards, offer fair working conditions and competitive pay worldwide.

Training

thyssenkrupp supports training of employees.thyssenkrupp supports training of employees.

Every year over 80,000 people take part in development programs at thyssenkrupp. Many of our employees in Germany even do more than one course. That’s a training rate of over 140%. And rising.

Our key training areas are quality management, data technology, management development, and promoting intercultural understanding. But technical seminars and courses on occupational safety, health management and environmental protection are also in demand – and not just with our engineers.

We also help people gain qualifications such as the Executive MBA or an in-service doctorate. Young talents and new recruits are assigned mentors. And a job rotation scheme gives specialist staff the opportunity to discover new fields of work and tap into potential they never imagined they had.

Security in later life

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It’s important to us that you feel good in every phase of your working life at thyssenkrupp. So if some day you decide to take things easier at work, you can apply for partial retirement or change to a different job. And for the time after you retire we offer you a choice of additional retirement plans – depending on your company – to boost your collectively agreed pension benefits.

Open communication

We foster a speak-up culture and take feedback seriously. We want to listen and learn – preferably in direct contact. But if you prefer to give feedback online, that’s fine too, because thyssenkrupp encourages everyone to use review sites such as Kununu or Glassdoor. With honest feedback from our candidates and employees we can gauge how you perceive thyssenkrupp and how we can improve. And sometimes we can just be proud – thanks to your reviews.

What skills and expierence you need

From purchasing and technical project management to development and design to manufacturing and quality management: Mechanical engineers work in a diverse variety of jobs at thyssenkrupp. So the requirements for the job are equally varied. To be one of our experts, you will generally need to offer:

  • Degree in mechanical engineering
  • Good CAD skills (CATIA etc.)
  • Industry knowledge
  • Good spoken and written English
  • Keen to work in an international team

Interested to work as a mechanical engineer?

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