Career
We offer an inspiring work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our success is built on the dedication and skills of our employees, which is why we provide a variety of development opportunities. Our team is composed of highly qualified professionals. We value diversity and provide the opportunity to work in an international setting. At SMT, we promote open communication, teamwork, and mutual support. Are you looking for a career in lightweight construction and rail transport? Apply now and become a part of our team.
START YOUR CAREER:
APPRENTICESHIPS
We offer a variety of apprenticeships in different fields. Develop your skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and lay the foundation for your professional future. With us, you’ll be supported by experienced trainers and have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Training starts on September 1, 2024 Interested? Get in touch with us!
Email: info@smt-forst.de
Phone: +49 3562 9814-500
Address: Heinrich-Werner-Str. 1a, 03149 Forst (Lausitz)
Current career opportunities:
Vacancies
Discover our wide range of vacancies and find the right position for your skills and interests. Contribute your expertise and grow with us in an innovative environment. SMT offers you the opportunity to achieve your professional goals and develop continuously, supported by a strong team and a positive work culture.
- Preparation of different substrates for laying floor coverings
- Laying resilient and textile floor coverings in rail vehicles
- manual work
- Bonding of various materials
What You Should Bring:
- Experience in laying floor coverings
- skilled craftsman
- well-groomed and friendly appearance
- Class B driver’s license
- German spoken and written
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive and thorough training
- Long-term and crisis-proof job
- Above-average regional pay
- Single room in use throughout Germany
- Further education and training opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
- Modern working environment (machines/fleet/tools)
Your area of responsibility
- Development, design, and optimization of components and assemblies in the field of lightweight construction and composite materials
- Creation and detailing of 3D CAD models as well as manufacturing and assembly drawings, considering technical requirements
- Close collaboration with production, development, quality assurance, and project management to ensure efficient implementation of designs
- Selection of suitable materials and manufacturing processes, taking into account economic and functional aspects
- Support in developing new innovative design solutions for the use of composite components
- Supervision and support of prototype construction as well as transitioning components into series production
- Maintenance and continuous optimization of technical documentation, including bill of materials and specifications
- Active participation in interdisciplinary development projects and close cooperation with external partners and suppliers
What You Should Bring:
- Completed training as a technical draftsman, technical product designer, design engineer, or a degree in mechanical engineering, lightweight construction, vehicle engineering, or a comparable field
- Several years of experience in design, ideally in lightweight construction and composite materials
- Solid experience in designing with common CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor)
- Knowledge of composite materials and lightweight construction is an advantage
- Structured, self-reliant, and solution-oriented working style with a strong sense of quality
- Strong communication skills, team spirit, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
- Experience with PLM and ERP systems is desirable
- Excellent German (C2) and good English skills (B2) in both spoken and written communication
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive and thorough onboarding
- Flexible working hours, remote work options
- Above-average regional salary
- Childcare subsidy, employee discounts
- Active employee development
- Qualification and further training opportunities
- A dedicated and motivated team
- The opportunity to work on exciting research and development projects
- §20 preventive healthcare benefits
Your area of responsibility
- Updating and further development of management and quality documentation
- Reviewing legal requirements, standard changes, and guidelines, as well as updating company and QM regulations
- Supporting departments in process optimization
- Planning and monitoring corrective and improvement measures
- Conducting quality inspections on various components, including those with safety requirements, primarily in the rail vehicle industry
- Issuing acceptance test certificates
- Handling complaints
- Performing initial sample inspections and supplier/customer audits
- Reviewing, approving, and creating internal and external quality-related documents, e.g., tolerance requests, supplier self-assessments, supplier declarations
What You Should Bring:
- Successfully completed technical training
- Ideally, experience in quality and process management with basic knowledge of norms and standards
- Disciplined, structured, and methodical approach to work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent German skills in both written and spoken communication
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive and thorough onboarding
- Flexible working hours, remote work options
- Above-average regional salary
- Childcare subsidy, employee discounts
- Active employee development
- Qualification and further training opportunities
- A dedicated and motivated team
- The opportunity to work on exciting research and development projects
- §20 preventive healthcare benefits
Your area of responsibility
- Responsible for managing projects in the area of lightweight and composite materials, typically ranging from 1 to 3 years, from the conceptual phase to series production
- Independently prepare and lead meetings with customers to align requirements, project progress, and resolve technical challenges
- Create detailed project plans, including resource planning, milestone and scheduling, as well as monitoring the project’s progress and adherence to time and budget constraints
- Lead interdisciplinary project teams, consisting of engineers, technicians, and external partners, to achieve project goals
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and customers regarding project status, risks, and opportunities
- Ensure that all project activities comply with quality standards and safety requirements, and identify and manage project risks
What You Should Bring:
- Completed studies in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Technology, a comparable degree, or a technician with several years of professional experience.
- Several years of experience in managing projects in the fields of lightweight construction, composite materials, or similar technical areas
- Solid knowledge in planning and executing development projects with a duration of 1 to 3 years
- Excellent communication skills and experience in client interaction, as well as in leading meetings
- Good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations in composite materials
- Structured, goal-oriented, and independent work style
- Experience with common project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
- Very good German (C2) and English (B2) skills, both written and spoke
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive and thorough onboarding process
- Flexible working hours, remote work options
- Above-average regional salary
- Subsidy for childcare, employee discounts
- Active employee developmen
- Qualification and further education opportunities
- A dynamic and engaged team
- The opportunity to work on exciting research and development projects
- §20 preventive component
We currently have no other vacancies. However, we encourage you to visit our website regularly as this may change at any time. We are always on the lookout for committed employees and would be delighted to hear from you when we have new vacancies.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT:
THESIS AND INTERNSHIPS
Gain practical experience and write your thesis with us. Benefit from collaborating with experienced professionals and expand your knowledge in a real-world work environment. Our internships and thesis opportunities provide you with the chance to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and gain valuable insights into the industry.
- Material and Process Development for Composite Materials
- Quality Management and Digitalization in the Product Lifecycle
- Design and Simulation of Composite Sandwich Elements
- Additive Manufacturing – Direct Extrusion with a 6-Axis Robot: Process and Motion Parameters
What You Should Bring:
- Ongoing studies in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or Production Technology (Bachelor’s/Master’s level)
- Interest in scientific questions arising from an industrial environment
- Solution-oriented and meticulous working style
- Proficiency in both German and English
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to work on exciting topics in the field of lightweight construction and gain important practical experience
- A dedicated point of contact for regular technical exchange
- The prospect of advancing your professional career in a growing and innovative company
- Fair remuneration or scholarship
Become a part of our team. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (cover letter and CV). Please send them to info@smt-forst.de or to:
Forster System-Montage-Technik GmbH, Heinrich-Werner-Str. 1a, 03149 Forst (Lausitz)
Your privacy rights are very important to us. Information on how your data will be used can be found in our privacy notice for the application process.
DATA PROTECTION INFORMATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 13 GDPR FOR APPLICANTS:
DATA PROTECTION NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS
(1) The following information is provided about the collection of personal data when applying to our company. Personal data refers to any data that can be attributed to you personally, such as name, address, email addresses, phone numbers, and photographic representations (e.g., photographs).
(2) The data controller according to Article 4, Paragraph 7 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Forster System-Montage-Technik GmbH, Heinrich-Werner-Str.1a, 03149 Forst (Lausitz),
E- Mail: info@smt-forst.de, Telefon: 03562/9814-500
Our Data Protection Officer, Ms. Anja Schwager, can be reached at: DSKC Datenschutz-Arbeitssicherheit-Kompetenz-Center GmbH Sielower Landstraße 68, 03044 Cottbus, Email: info@dskc.de, Phone: +49 355 48679410
(3) Inquiries regarding information about your application should be directed to the contact provided in the job advertisement or to the Human Resources department.
(4) When you contact us via email, a contact form, or by mail, the data you provide (your email address, name, phone number, address) and documents (e.g., resume, certificates, cover letter) will be stored by us to process your application.
(5) Data collected in this context will be deleted once storage is no longer necessary. Paper documents will be destroyed in compliance with data protection regulations. If you are selected for a position during the application process, the data from the application procedure will be transferred to the personnel information system.
(1) According to Article 13, Paragraph 2, Letter b of the GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
– Right to access
– Right to correction or deletion
– Right to restriction of processing
– Right to object to processing
– Right to data portability
(2) You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully by us.
(1) Your data is processed based on Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter b of the GDPR for the performance of pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject.
(2) The retention of your data for up to 6 months after the completion of the application process is based on Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter f of the GDPR to protect legitimate interests. Our interests include asserting or defending claims.
(1) Your data is processed based on Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter b of the GDPR for the performance of pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject.
(2) The retention of your data for up to 6 months after the completion of the application process is based on Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter f of the GDPR to protect legitimate interests. Our interests include asserting or defending claims.
The duration of storage of personal data is based on the respective statutory retention periods (e.g., commercial and tax retention periods). After the expiration of these periods, the relevant data will be routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for contract fulfillment or contract initiation and/or there is no ongoing legitimate interest on our part in retaining the data.
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