Technical Project Manager (Metal Processing)

About the role We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to serve as the key technical link between Product Development, Supply, and our factories, driving DFM excellence and the industrialization of sheet metal processing technologies across Europe. This is an individual expert position (no team management). We are hiring two professionals, who depending on their location could be based in either Fertőd (Hungary) or Namysłów (Poland). Meet your future team You will join the Center of Excellence for Cladding, Flashing & Installation (Supply Engineering)

• a team of 7 growing to 9, with the two roles we are now hiring. We are collaborative, structured, and results-oriented, working closely across functions, sites, and suppliers in a fast-paced international environment. What connects us is technical curiosity, ownership, and the drive to challenge the status quo to deliver sustainable, long-term impact. What you will do This is not a classic Project Manager position. We are looking for someone who combines hands-on experience in running complex industrial projects with deep technical expertise in sheet metal processing, which is crucial for success in this role. More specifically, your tasks will be to:
• Lead industrialization and production technology projects, driving execution from concept to implementation across VELUX's European manufacturing footprint.
• Define and specify manufacturing equipment and production line requirements in close collaboration with factories, engineering teams, and external machine suppliers.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) excellence, ensuring new product designs are optimized for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective high-volume production.
• Support new technology exploration projects that will shape the future of Cladding, Flashing & Installation production setups.
• Serve as the primary technical partner for Product Development and Manufacturing, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Bring deep expertise in sheet metal processing to enable informed decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and the development of future-proof production setups. What you will bring
• A degree in degree in manufacturing engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related field (other educational backgrounds are also welcome with relevant experience).
• 5–10 years of professional experience in a technical/ manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with sheet metal processing
• including roll forming, cutting, bending, embossing, deep drawing, and various seaming technologies.
• Proven experience in specifying production equipment and processes for large-scale manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and Creo is an advantage but not required.
• Experience working in an international organisation and a matrix structure.
• Advanced communication skills in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. up to 30-50 days per year) What we offer Depending on your location (Fertőd or Namysłów), the specific benefits package will be discussed in detail during our conversation. Ready to apply? Learn more about the VELUX Group online at www.velux.com where you can read more about working at our company and what to expect of our recruitment process. We look forward to receiving your application and CV as soon as possible. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis until we have the right match. All inquiries will be treated confidentially. About VELUX In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof to transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with stable financial roots, and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees, and the planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. Equal Opportunity Employer VELUX Residential is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX Residential to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.