Precision-engineered slewing bearings and rolled rings for industrial equipment
thyssenkrupp rothe erde manufactures slewing bearings and seamless rolled rings at industrial scale, processing 15,000 tons of steel monthly across a 5,001–10,000-person workforce. The tech stack is anchored in legacy SAP (R/3, ERP, S/4HANA, QM) alongside Siemens automation (PLC, CNC, NX) and Microsoft office tools—a shape typical of mid-sized industrial manufacturers mid-digitization. Active projects (SAP S/4HANA transformation, condition monitoring systems, design tool development) and hiring velocity (20 roles posted in 30 days, weighted toward manufacturing and engineering) signal ongoing operational modernization and compliance-driven scaling.
thyssenkrupp rothe erde is a leading global manufacturer of slewing bearings and rolled rings, headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Founded in 1961, the company operates as a public entity with 6,200+ employees worldwide. The business model centers on deep customization: engineers work directly with customers to design tailor-made solutions, then execute production at scale. Product depth spans construction, material properties, and performance specifications adapted per customer. Monthly throughput of 15,000 tons of processed steel supports customer bases across multiple industrial verticals, including wind energy (active design work on wind turbine components).
Core ERP: SAP (R/3, S/4HANA, QM modules). Manufacturing automation: Siemens PLC, CNC, Siemens NX CAD. Office productivity: Microsoft 365, Office, Access, Excel, VBA. Engineering tools: MATLAB, C++, C#, 3D printing software, Jira, Project. MES and condition monitoring in active development.
SAP S/4HANA transformation and rollout; condition monitoring system development; wind turbine component design; 6S/TPM operational CI programs; load processing and fatigue analysis methods; design tool maintenance; sales process optimization for ring products.
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