On-site in Kassel

My day is filled with routine meetings covering all ongoing and planned projects in manufacturing. We handle a wide variety of highly diverse orders simultaneously, which means we constantly face new challenges—there’s certainly never a dull moment.

In addition, I am responsible for everything related to modernizations and construction work on buildings, leasing or terminating leases for production, storage, and office spaces, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Managing unexpected situations, such as the recent pandemic at our site, is naturally part of the job as well. I also maintain communication with other Rheinmetall locations and serve as the primary point of contact for almost all matters concerning the Kassel site. In summary, my job is extremely varied. I might start the day with a plan based on my calendar, but by the end of the day, everything may have turned out completely different— and that’s exactly how I like it. I thrive on change and enjoy facing new challenges every day.

Tim G.: After school, I started studying mechanical engineering, but it didn’t feel like the right fit. I wanted something more hands-on. My passion for machines and working on them has always been there; I don’t know any other way. Together with my father, I’ve always worked on agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and cars. After leaving university, we of course discussed how to move forward, and one thing led to another. I immediately received an apprenticeship as a mechatronics technician—it was almost a foregone conclusion.

Dirk G.: I should add that the boy did an unpaid four-week internship at the company during the summer holidays when he was just 15. He went through all departments and got a good insight into the work. By then, he was already known within the company.