Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager, Assembly Center of Excellence – VELUX - Østbirk Step into a role where you will contribute to the development of robust and efficient assembly solutions. With your technical insight and hands‑on understanding of production environments, you will play a key role in developing and improving production cells and assembly setups that support innovation, cost efficiency, and successful New Product Launches (NPL). Meet your future team You will join Center of Excellence (CoE) Assembly in Østbirk, where we work at the intersection of operations and development. The CoE Assembly is a global team currently located in Østbirk. We are a team of project managers and technical specialists focusing on the future Assembly setup in VELUX. We have a holistic view on the entire supply chain to make sure the assembly line is as efficiency as possible, safe for our people and according to our process standard and quality requirement. Our focus is on NPL projects and on cost out on both new and existing production lines. The function focuses on developing and improving assembly solutions in close collaboration with production, ensuring that ideas and concepts become technically feasible and practical solutions on the shop floor. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders based in Denmark, while also supporting selected assembly sites in Europe when relevant. What we offer You will work hands‑on with the development, improvement, and implementation of production and assembly cells, contributing with both technical expertise and practical understanding. You will be involved in projects covering both new solutions and optimization of existing setups. More specifically, your tasks will be to: Develop and mature assembly concepts, including production cells, lines, and workstations Drive technical projects related to new and existing assembly solutions Contribute to cost‑out and optimization initiatives on existing assembly setups Support technology and improvement projects within assembly Ensure technically feasible and robust assembly setups for New Product Launch projects Define technical requirements and support specification of equipment and solutions Work actively with problem‑solving, optimization, and continuous improvement Contribute to standardization of assembly solutions where it creates value The role includes limited international collaboration and travel, mainly within Europe, typically 20–30 days per year. What you will bring You bring a solid experience with development or improvement of production or assembly cells Bring a technical background, preferably with a craft‑based foundation combined with further education Hold a degree as Maskinmester (Marine Engineer), Mechanical Engineer, or another relevant technical education Have experience working close to production, assembly, or manufacturing operations Are comfortable working in the intersection between development and operations Have a basic understanding of machine safety and the Machinery Directive Communicate clearly and collaborate well across different professional backgrounds Speak and write English confidently We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis until we have found 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 roof window category, 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 strong financial roots. Each year, we create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees, and the planet through our foundations. With production companies in 12 countries and sales companies in 37 countries, our products are widely available. We employ around 12,000 people worldwide, and our headquarters are in Denmark. Our values of courage and mutual respect guide how we act and collaborate every day. Equal Opportunity Employer At VELUX Residential, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, develop, and perform at their best. We provide equal opportunities for all and recruit, hire, train, and promote based on skills and potential – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. We focus on what truly matters: your qualifications and how you can contribute to our shared success. Bright Insights You’ve probably already heard about our goal to transform spaces into favorite places. We’ve been on this mission since we started in Denmark in 1941, and now we’re recognized as a global market leader. But what else should you know about who we are? Inside VELUX: Meet the People Behind the Brand and hear more from our colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr The VELUX Group