{
  "id": 9745663,
  "title": "Führungskräfte: Nach diesen Profilen suchen deutsche Waffenhersteller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/fuhrungskrafte-nach-diesen-profilen-suchen-deutsche-waffenhersteller",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/karriere/karriere-diese-kompetenzen-zaehlen-beim-quereinstieg-in-die-ruestungsindustrie/100211178.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The German arms industry is bucking the national trend of declining employment. While other sectors are cutting jobs, arms manufacturers are actively recruiting new talent, particularly skilled managers. According to recent data from the German Federal Employment Agency, the number of managers seeking employment across industries has risen by 14 percent in the past year. This makes the arms industry the only sector seeing growth in managerial positions.\n\nSeveral leading German arms manufacturers have announced plans to hire a significant number of new managers in the coming years. For instance, French-Dutch tank manufacturer KNDS has already hired nearly 100 managers in the past year and expects to hire more than 100 more in the next few years. Radar specialist Hensoldt plans to create 1,600 new positions this year, with around 60 of them being in managerial roles. DAX conglomerate Rheinmetall aims to hire over 5,000 new employees worldwide this year, though the exact number of managerial roles is not disclosed.\n\nTo secure a managerial position in the arms industry, candidates are increasingly finding success by having expertise in areas such as IT, project management, engineering, and procurement. Headhunter Eva Brückner, who has been placing top positions at German arms manufacturers for years, notes that the market for these roles has boomed since the start of the Ukrainian war in 2022. The number of inquiries for her services has increased by nearly two-thirds, with a particular focus on sales and business development experts who can help secure contracts from large government and EU programs. Brückner also highlights the growing demand for qualified individuals who can develop new business areas, especially as the arms sector is expected to continue growing significantly through 2035.\n\nMoreover, the arms industry is increasingly inviting quereinsteigers (cross-industry hires) with diverse backgrounds and experiences. For example, Hensoldt has shown interest in candidates from technical industries like automotive and aerospace, while Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) seeks individuals with a background in maritime technologies. Rheinmetall, on the other hand, is open to candidates from various industries, particularly those with experience in producing sectors such as automotive, chemical, and aerospace. The common factor among these companies is the recognition that certain fundamental technical competencies can be transferred across industries, making quereinsteigers valuable assets for the arms industry.",
  "summary": "Die Lage auf dem Arbeitsmarkt ist angespannt – eine Ausnahme ist die Rüstungsindustrie. Welche Chancen sich für Führungskräfte bieten, zeigt eine Umfrage des Handelsblatts.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Führungskräfte: Nach diesen Profilen suchen deutsche Waffenhersteller",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/fuhrungskrafte-nach-diesen-profilen-suchen-deutsche-waffenhersteller",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}