Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Mechatronics Technician as Product Auditor

VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH

. Plan, conduct, and carry out the preparation and follow-up of on-site product audits at manufacturers within the assigned customer portfolio .

Posted 11/10/2026full-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 overseeing production processes in fire-protection and security technology. Proficient in quality management practices and possesses strong communication skills in both German and English.

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Product AuditingElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringQuality Management RepresentativeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Production ExperienceElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProduct AuditingQuality ManagementInternational Field Assignments

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesTeam-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Quality Management RepresentativeQuality Management Auditor

Industry Keywords

Fire-Protection TechnologySecurity TechnologyManagement Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, conduct, and carry out the preparation and follow-up of on-site product audits at manufacturers within the assigned customer portfolio
Oversee 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 craftsperson qualification
Willingness to undertake regular international field assignments worldwide (approximately 60%)
Experience in production, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering
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, qualification as a quality management representative and/or quality management auditor
Practical experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Teams, and Access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive onboarding tailored to your prior qualifications (six to twelve months)
Option to set up a home office or work remotely after the probationary period
Excellent development opportunities in an internationally successful and growing company
Company car upon successful completion of the onboarding period
Varied work in a relevant field, along 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
Company pension scheme
Flexible working hours with considerable scope for autonomy
Excellent professional development opportunities at the company's own training center
Subsidy for prescription safety glasses or computer glasses
Subsidized memberships at fitness studios (Kieser, Urban Sports Club)
Capital-forming benefits
Deutschlandticket public transport pass
JobRad bicycle leasing scheme