Electrical Engineer / Electrical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Technician, or Mechatronics Technician – Product Auditor

VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH

. Plan, conduct, and prepare follow-up documentation for product audits conducted on site at manufacturers within the assigned customer portfolio .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €60,300 - €67,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting product audits and monitoring production processes in fire protection and security technology. Proficient in quality management practices and effective communication in both German and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product AuditingQuality Management Representative CertificationElectrical EngineeringProduction ExperienceGerman Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Product AuditingElectrical EngineeringMechanicsQuality ManagementProduction Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesTeam-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Quality Management Representative CertificationQuality Management Auditor Certification

Industry Keywords

Fire Protection TechnologySecurity TechnologyManagement Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, conduct, and prepare follow-up documentation for product audits conducted on site at manufacturers within the assigned customer portfolio
Monitor the production of fire protection and security technology products worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in one of the fields listed above, or comparable training with a technician or master craftsman qualification
Willingness to undertake regular worldwide travel in a field-based role (approximately 60%)
Experience in production, electrical engineering, and mechanics
Experience auditing products and/or management systems is desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and an independent, team-oriented approach to work
Excellent written and spoken German
Very good command of English
Ideally, certification or training as a Quality Management Representative and/or Quality Management Auditor
Practical experience using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Teams, and Access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive onboarding and training tailored to your prior qualifications (six to twelve months)
Optional home office setup or the opportunity to work remotely after the probationary period
Excellent career development opportunities within an internationally successful and growing company
Company car after successfully completing the onboarding period
Varied work in a relevant field, combined with an exceptionally collegial and supportive working environment
30 days of annual leave, plus additional days off on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and Rose Monday
Attractive compensation and company pension scheme
Flexible working hours with a high degree of autonomy
Excellent professional development opportunities at the company’s own training center
Subsidy for prescription workplace glasses
Subsidized memberships at fitness studios (Kieser, Urban Sports Club)
Employer-sponsored savings benefits
Deutschlandticket public transport pass
JobRad bicycle leasing program