Digitalization & Systems Expert

Company presentation

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with around 98,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2023/2024, the company generated sales of €35 billion in 47 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technology know-how, the businesses develop innovative solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future.

In the Hungarian development center with our engineering team of 1000 we are present as an innovative and significant partner in one of the fastest growing and most exciting segment of the automotive industry, in the field of electromechanical steering systems. With outstanding quality and high-tech developments we meet the needs of renowned car manufacturers and our developments can be found in 25 % of the manufactured cars all over the world. Our engineers work on new challenges that can change the future of automotive.

Your responsibilities

The Digitalization & Systems Expert is responsible for driving the digital transformation of the Production System by developing, implementing, and optimizing digital solutions, data analytics, automation tools, and management systems. The role serves as the key link between Production System principles, operational excellence methodologies, and digital technologies to enhance productivity, quality, transparency, and operational performance.

This position ensures that digital tools and systems effectively support continuous improvement, Lean principles, standardization, performance management, and business decision-making across manufacturing and operational environments.

• Drive digitalization initiatives for the Production System, translating Lean and Operational Excellence requirements into digital solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance through digitalization, automation, and innovation.
• Manage Production System applications and digital platforms, including system requirements, governance, user access, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, visual management systems, and standardized BI reporting solutions, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and provide actionable, data-driven insights to leadership.
• Implement workflow automation using Power Platform or equivalent technologies, and support AI-enabled and predictive analytics solutions.
• Enable Lean, Kaizen, Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement initiatives through digital tools for root cause analysis, project tracking, action management, and benefit realization.
• Drive user adoption through training, documentation, coaching, and ongoing support for regional and local users.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, and Operational Excellence teams to identify business needs and support global and regional improvement programs.
• Promote digital best practices, innovation, and knowledge sharing across operational sites.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, or a related field. Master's degree is an advantage.

• 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Excellence, Operational Excellence, Production Systems, Digital Transformation, or Industrial Engineering.

• Experience implementing digital solutions in manufacturing or operational environments.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, manufacturing systems, operational KPIs, and process management.

• Experience with business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting tools.

• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Spanish and Chinese language skills are an advantage.

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Power Platform, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Agile, Project Management, Manufacturing Systems, or Industry 4.0 are an advantage.

• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20–40% of the time, depending on business needs.

Contact details

Be part of a more than 20 years old success story that was born in Budapest but got international with thyssenkrupp. We are proud that the dedication of our colleagues and the innovative knowledge made our Budapest development center truly successful.

We have a place for you in our dynamically growing company if you value professional development and would like to be part of a cheerful international environment.
You can work on challenging developments in the automotive industry together with the leading car manufacturers all over the world.

Get to know more about us and bring your unique self to our company!

thyssenkrupp Components Technology Hungary Ltd.
1117. Budapest, Budafoki street 56/C

Your benefits with us

• A modern office in the 11th district is waiting for you to support your creativity with fun community places, cafe rooms, an own cinema and a skybar
• We support you with flexible working hours and home office opportunity
• Competitive salary and wide range of other benefits (cafeteria & bonus) are provided to you
• You can be part of a successful and growing company in the field of technology
• You can learn new languages in small groups, selecting from 5 languages
• We organize leisure time activities (board games, sport activities)

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Job Reference: HU_RS_01623