Mechanical Engineering Operations Coordinator (human)
Other Engineering, Operations
Metzingen, Germany
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Mechanical Engineering Operations Coordinator (human)
Neura Robotics • Metzingen
This is where Artificial Intelligence comes to life
The Hardware Department is at the heart of developing our high-performance and innovative robots. It's in charge of designing, constructing, and optimizing the robot's physical components, including mechanical parts, sensors, and electrical systems. The team collaborates closely with other departments, like software development and product management, to ensure that the hardware aligns seamlessly with software and system requirements. This involves tasks like mechanical design and prototyping of components, using CAD tools and 3D printing technologies.
- Full-time
Metzingen
As a Mechanical Engineering Operations Coordinator, you will work closely with the Head of Mechanical Engineering to improve the operational effectiveness of the Mechanical Engineering organization.
Rather than owning engineering design work yourself, you will ensure that projects, stakeholders, and day-to-day operations stay aligned and on track. You will coordinate priorities across multiple robotics product lines, facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners, and remove operational bottlenecks so engineers can focus on building great products.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex environments, proactively solving problems, and keeping multiple workstreams moving simultaneously. You will become a trusted operational partner to the Mechanical Engineering leadership team and play a key role in enabling the department's success.
Your mission & challengesEngineering Operations-
Coordinate day-to-day operational activities within the Mechanical Engineering department.
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Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines across multiple robotics product lines.
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Follow up on action items and ensure commitments are completed on time.
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Prepare status updates, reports, and management summaries.
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Support planning activities, resource coordination, and priority management.
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Coordinate engineering reviews, approval processes, and cross-functional workflows.
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Collaborate with external development partners and suppliers to ensure smooth execution.
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Monitor open topics, identify potential delays, and proactively escalate risks.
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Drive operational improvements by helping establish efficient processes and documentation.
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Serve as a coordination interface between Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Management, and external partners.
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Coordinate supplier communication and maintain productive working relationships.
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Support the management of NDAs, service agreements, and engineering-related documentation.
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Organize technical workshops, meetings, and follow-up activities.
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Prepare presentations for technical reviews, management updates, and executive briefings.
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Consolidate information from multiple stakeholders into clear decision-ready documents.
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Maintain project dashboards, action lists, and operational reporting.
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Working closely with the Head of Mechanical Engineering, you will help ensure that strategic priorities remain visible despite a fast-paced operational environment.
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You will coordinate priorities, prepare information for decision-making, and ensure that important initiatives continue to move forward.
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You will serve as an operational coordinator for the Mechanical Engineering organization, enabling effective collaboration across teams and helping the department operate efficiently.
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Exceptional organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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A proactive mindset - you anticipate issues before they become problems and enjoy creating structure.
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Experience coordinating projects, programs, or operational processes, ideally in an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams.
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A structured, detail-oriented way of working combined with strong ownership.
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Technical curiosity and an interest in mechanical engineering or robotics. An engineering degree is beneficial but not required.
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Proficiency with modern productivity and AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot or similar), as well as PowerPoint, Excel, and common collaboration platforms.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and professional working proficiency in English.
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High integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Your insight into our daily work
Unsere Mission
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"