Employee development & advancement

Working, where megatrends become future technologies.

We are among the world’s top players with regard to a wide range of our technologies. To keep it that way, we have been investing a tenth of our turnover in research and development on a regular basis for many years. In order to find out where this makes the most sense, we observe and evaluate global megatrends such as urbanization, climate change and digital progress; because they will change the way entire societies live and work. By taking a job at Diehl, you will be close to the big picture - and right at the heart of innovation. Countless exciting job offers with interesting development options are waiting for you. At all levels and at all locations.

You wanted a job. You found your future.

Choosing Diehl as your employer is a decision with excellent prospects for the future. Diverse training and continuing development opportunities are a standard for us. We support you to further qualify professionally and personally with individual programs. No matter whether you are a young professional, an experienced professional, an expert or a manager. The fact that we aim to fill two thirds of all specialist and management positions from within our own ranks shows how seriously we take this.

Do you want your master craftsman certificate or do you want to improve your English first?

It is important to us that you are prepared for the challenges your job at Diehl might entail. That is why we support you if you want to develop professionally and personally. Together with your manager you will create an individual development plan. If, for example, you would like to take part in a study program outside your job or train to become a master craftsman or technician, we will be happy to support you. If you want to start on a smaller scale: Of course, we also offer language courses, presentation training, software training, technical courses and numerous further training opportunities.

My managers did everything they could to cover my back and thus made it possible for me to train as a technician despite shift work.

Laura Plößel

Production Planner Diehl Metall Röthenbach

I finished my apprenticeship as mechatronics engineer at Diehl and then worked at Diehl Brass Solutions as a drawing mill operator. I always enjoyed my work very much and I noticed that I was quite good at my job. That's why I quickly decided that I wanted to get further qualifications and become a technician. The training lasts three years - part-time by distance learning. Not an easy task when you work shifts in production and only have one weekend off per month. Then I spoke to my managers and they immediately assured me that they would do everything in their power to make it possible for me to do the training. That paid off completely for me. Even before I finished technical school, I applied for my current position as a production planner - and got it! The past three years have been really challenging. I'm very proud that I’ll be finished soon. Especially because I am the living proof that women can also get ahead in technical professions.
I finished my apprenticeship as mechatronics engineer at Diehl and then worked at Diehl Brass Solutions as a drawing mill operator. I always enjoyed my work very much and I noticed that I was quite good at my job. That's why I quickly decided that I wanted to get further qualifications and become a technician. The training lasts three years - part-time by distance learning. Not an easy task when you work shifts in production and only have one weekend off per month. Then I spoke to my managers and they immediately assured me that they would do everything in their power to make it possible for me to do the training. That paid off completely for me. Even before I finished technical school, I applied for my current position as a production planner - and got it! The past three years have been really challenging. I'm very proud that I’ll be finished soon. Especially because I am the living proof that women can also get ahead in technical professions.

Experts among themselves.

Our technology experts are the ones who decisively advance our technology group with ideas and developments. We bring them together in our Diehl expert groups. This way, they can connect their strategically valuable knowledge and perfect their personal and professional skills. The program runs for about two years, includes regular seminars and is implemented throughout all corporate divisions.

Potential for more.

In order to fill two-thirds of the vacant management positions with our own junior staff, we are looking for high potentials throughout the Group. Talents who want to take on further responsibility in the future are trained in individual programs. We have three different potential groups with a corporate-wide focus. Potential group C provides junior employees without management responsibility a solid foundation for their future career. Potential group B enables its graduates to lead a team of managers. Those who qualify for potential group A have what it takes to assume responsibility for larger product areas or a business unit.

Guiding the way: our mentoring.

How do you best find out where your professional strengths lie? During our mentoring program. In this program, an experienced specialist or manager mentors the employees, supports them in their activities and helps them build a network. At the end of the mentoring program, the mentee receives detailed feedback on his or her professional and personal skills, his or herpotential and possible career directions for the future.

Wanted: Future managers.

The equivalent to our expert groups, which target our employees with a technical background, is the management development for commercial employees. After all, highly motivated, capable managers are just as crucial to our future success as technological expertise. Junior staff and established employees with potential are identified and promoted throughout the Group. This enables them to develop in the best way and qualify for a global career in the areas of Finance / Controlling, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.

From Hamburg to Überlingen. Or straight to overseas.

Changing jobs can broaden your personal horizon and be a crucial career booster. When time has come for a new challenge, we will do our utmost to support you. The Diehl Group offers you many opportunities in all corporate divisions. Not only all over Germany, but worldwide. In short: Your career can really pick up pace with us. All without having to change employers multiple times.

Take off globally.

Diehl is the perfect employer to elevate your career to an international level. With our local roots and global structures, we are successful everywhere: in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and the Far East. We benefit from being a multicultural company and want to give our employees the opportunity to broaden their horizons. We offer you the chance to live, work and gain valuable experience in different regions of the world. Our Global Mobility department supports you - during your assignment abroad and, of course, on your return.

Your future starts here!