PRODUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER CHINA

RAPA LP | Location: Changzhou, Jiangsu, PRC | Full Time

This position is located at our site in Changzhou.

In terms of internationalization, RAPA expands to China and the RAPA Central plant in China will be built. The job will be trained in Selb (Germany) for at least 12 months and then based in Changzhou (China).

We are looking for an

Production Engineering Manager China (m/f/d)

It is defined as the designated production engineering manager for RAPA China factory.


Your Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Process development and planning of assembly processes and equipment
  • Supporting and advising the product development engineers for introductions to customers in the automotive industry
  • Coordination of the purchasing of the equipment
  • Creation and maintenance of equipment and process documents
  • Qualification, optimization and handover of assembly systems to SOP
  • Ensure new launch of production equipment
  • Transfer Technology Know How from Lead factory to China

Your Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor‘s or Master‘s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering), German university background preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of production management or equipment engineering, experience with personal responsibility beneficial
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced, team oriented environment and handle multiple projects and assignments with proficiency
  • At an advantage: Chinese at native speaker level
  • Business fluent in English and German

We offer

As an employer, RAPA stands for equal opportunities and teamwork across borders. We offer interesting and challenging tasks with the opportunity for internal careers. Being a family-owned German company, we focus on innovation, growth, safety and long-term success.


The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Headquartered in Germany, the RAPA company is a globally recognized engineering and technology partner and first choice system supplier for the automotive industry as well as numerous customers in the healthcare and industrial sectors – and has been for over 100 years. The product portfolio includes valves and complete mechatronic solutions for hydraulic and pneumatic applications. RAPA employs almost 1,000 people at its sites in Germany, the United States and China. The company philosophy of a medium-sized family business is at the center of all activities.

Contact and further Information

Sounds exciting? Apply today and join us! To send us your data and documents, please send us an email containing your application (cover letter, CV and references) to karriere@rapa.com.

For additional information on our company culture, company benefits, or to potentially get scheduled for an interview please contact:
Mrs. Sophie Kant | HR Business Partner | P. +49 9287 884 527 | karriere@rapa.com