Career examples at Ketterer

A career at Ketterer always develops individually with our employees and according to their and our ideas.

The following employees have already taken the opportunity and enjoyed a successful career at Ketterer. Convince yourself of the different possibilities that a job at Ketterer brings with it and take a look at the success stories of our employees.

From Trainee to Head of Development – Dominic Herrmann, Head of Development

My Journey at Ketterer

Dominic Herrmann, Projektleiter Entwicklung

Education and Studies

On September 1, 2009, a new chapter of my life began with the dual study program at Ketterer, in cooperation with Furtwangen University. I completed an apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic while simultaneously earning my degree in mechanical engineering. Normally, apprenticeship and studies would take about seven years to complete – with the dual program, I successfully finished both in just 4.5 years.

I was actually the first person to be accepted into Ketterer’s new dual study program. It was a completely new and exciting experience for both the company and me – and looking back, an entirely positive one.

First Position and Career Development

In February 2014, the big moment had come: I had earned both my journeyman’s certificate and my engineering degree. Shortly thereafter, I started my first full-time position at Ketterer as a design engineer. Only a few months later, in November 2014, I was offered the position of Project Manager in the Development Department – a role I accepted with pride and one that gave me great satisfaction for many years.

In addition to my work as a project manager, I also took on the role of trainer and mentor for dual students and assumed leadership responsibility for the CAD department. This combination of technical work, management, and developing young talent has been a key influence on my professional growth at Ketterer.

A New Challenge – From Project Manager to Head of Development

On July 1, 2025, I was promoted to Head of Development, becoming part of Ketterer’s first management level. In my new role, I’m responsible for around 20 employees. It’s a major milestone that I look back on with pride – and at the same time, an exciting new challenge that I’m eager to take on.

What I Value Most About Ketterer

What I appreciate most about working at Ketterer is the high level of autonomy in my work, the trust that’s placed in me, and, of course, my colleagues. We all pull together as a team but also share plenty of laughter – creating a work environment where you truly feel at home and enjoy coming to work every day.