Mechanical Engineering Jobs at Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik in Holzkirchen, Germany
WE TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF. YOUR CAREER INCLUDED.
Zeilhofer Handhabungstechnik in Holzkirchen is continuously seeking new employees in design, control and service engineering, manufacturing, and administration. As a family-run mechanical engineering company, ZHHT offers short decision-making processes, diverse projects, and genuine responsibility. Several positions are currently open, and unsolicited applications are always welcome.
since 1999
Family-owned company
18
industries
50+
countries
30 days
vacation per year
WHY ZEILHOFER
Good technology is created where people enjoy working.
Work you can
see
Products that take real weight off real people. In 18 industries
Responsibility instead of silos
Small team, direct lines of communication, visible impact on the whole.
In demand worldwide
A specialist from Holzkirchen with customers in over 50 countries.
Technology with depth
Custom machine building and individual solutions instead of series production routine
VACANCIES
We are looking for reinforcements.
Design, control engineering, manufacturing, service, and administration. Unsolicited applications are always welcome.
01 TECHNOLOGY
02 MANUFACTURING
03 ADMINISTRATION / OTHER
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VOICES FROM THE TEAM
What our team says.
"After 20 years in a large corporation, the change was enormous: Here I make my own decisions and see what I have built in the evening."
F. Maurer, Design Engineering
ZHHT since 2019
"No two parts are alike. Every project is a new challenge, which makes the work exciting."
G. Rosenfeld, Manufacturing
since 2021 ZHHT
"I completed my training here and stayed. You are supported and taken seriously."
K. Sudhoff, Service
since 2000 ZHHT
A DAY AT ZEILHOFER
This is what your daily work routine looks like.
In design engineering
In the morning, I coordinate with manufacturing and control engineering regarding the current customer project. Then I design a custom lifting axis using CAD; no two components are alike. In the afternoon, I consult with the customer because the requirements are specific. Short communication channels: management is just one office away.
In project management
The day begins with a review of ongoing customer projects: What is the status of each order, and what needs a decision today? Then it's time to coordinate with design, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure deadlines and technical specifications align. At midday, there's a call with an international customer who requires a custom solution. In the afternoon, a supply bottleneck is resolved quickly and directly, because no one here has to wait for three approvals. Ultimately, what matters is that the project runs smoothly and the customer is satisfied.
In manufacturing
The day begins at the machine with cutting the components for a manipulator. Each assembly is unique; precision is more important than quantity. Intermittently, there are joint inspections with the design team directly at the machine. At the end of the day, there's a component you can touch and see.
In purchasing
In the morning, I check open orders and delivery dates to ensure production doesn't slow down. Then I negotiate prices and terms with a supplier for a current project. In between, I consult with the design department because a custom component needs to be sourced that isn't available off the shelf. In the afternoon, I establish a second source of supply to maintain delivery capacity. Short lines of communication between all departments make procurement quick and efficient.
COMPENSATION & DEVELOPMENT
What you can expect.
We offer performance-based compensation in line with industry standards in the German mechanical engineering sector, including vacation and Christmas bonuses. We will discuss the specific compensation details openly in a personal interview; you will receive the general information required by the EU Pay Transparency Directive with your invitation.
Professional development
Welder qualification tests, CAD and control training, product training.
Ascent from within
From trainee to skilled worker, from technician to project manager.
Secure future
Family business with a long-term focus instead of quarterly thinking.
TRAINING & ENTRY
Start with us.
Whether it's vocational training, dual studies or a thesis: Anyone who is enthusiastic about technology will find an entry point with us.
Training
Technical and commercial apprenticeships in a company where trainees participate from the very beginning.
dual study
Combining theory and practice, with real projects instead of being a spectator.
thesis
Write your Bachelor's, Master's or Diploma thesis at ZHHT, working on real-world tasks from special-purpose machine construction.
HOLZKIRCHEN LOCATION
Work where others go on vacation.
Between Munich and the Alps. A quality of life you can feel after work.
25 min
to Munich
40 min
to the Alps
30 days
Vacation per year
Flexible working hours
with time value account
HOW TO APPLY
UNCOMPLICATED. TRANSPARENT. FAST.
No assessment center. No application marathon. We get to know each other, person to person.
Step 1
Application via email
A short cover letter and CV. No portals, no forms.
Step 2
Personal conversation
In person or via video. We'll get to know you, we won't test you.
Step 3
Factory tour
You see what we build and who we are. And you make informed decisions.
Step 4
Decision & Start
Clear feedback, quick decisions. Welcome to the team.
No assessment center. No application marathon. We get to know each other: person to person.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers at a glance.
01 What is it like to work at Zeilhofer HHT?
Family-run, down-to-earth, technically sophisticated. Short communication channels, genuine responsibility, direct access to management. Products that reduce physical strain on people and are used in over 50 countries.
02 What jobs are available at Zeilhofer in Holzkirchen?
Design engineering, project management, controls and automation, electronics, manufacturing and welding, field service, warehouse and logistics, IT, content and administration. Unsolicited applications are always welcome.
03 Is it worth applying to Zeilhofer? What makes this employer stand out?
Zeilhofer is a good fit for people who seek technical depth and genuine responsibility rather than corporate routine. Strengths: short decision-making processes, individual projects in special-purpose machine construction, secure career prospects in a family-owned company, and an attractive location between Munich and the Alps. Less suitable for those who prefer anonymous large-scale structures and purely repetitive work.
04 How does the application process work?
Brief email application, personal interview, factory tour, start date. Feedback usually within one week.
05 How is the remuneration regulated?
Performance-based compensation in line with industry standards in the German mechanical engineering sector, including vacation and Christmas bonuses. You will receive the relevant framework information, in accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with your invitation to the interview.
STILL QUESTIONS ?
Tatjana Müller
Contact person for applications
+49 (0)8024 / 46330-60 · info@zeilhofer-handhabung.de