Head R&D Project Automatic Assembly Tools Oetiker Group (all)

Being part of ‘TeamOetiker’ means working together with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 production sites. We are the leading provider of high-end connection solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, clips, rings, bands, and quick connectors can be found on practically every vehicle in the world and in millions of household appliances. We are a Swiss family business with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success.

If, in addition to an interesting and versatile task, a good team is also important to you, then this position is right for you. Because we offer you not only professional challenges and a lot of freedom in your work but also a unique environment. You will work in a global competence center and mainly lead interdisciplinary development projects of energy-powered assembly tools, where you, as overall project manager (Project Manager) AAT, have full responsibility for the project. Your focus is to lead these projects interdisciplinarily and internationally and to successfully drive them within the Oetiker Group. You are the important contact point for the technical project managers and report to the project owner.

• Overall project management in product and process development (from idea to series maturity) 
• Leading and planning cross-functional project teams including stakeholder management 
• Preparing, leading, and documenting project meetings 
• Creating and updating project controlling and reporting 
• Maintaining requirements management 
• Managing project risks and proactively dealing with potential project challenges
  
  The projects are global and highly interdisciplinary. This requires interest in intercultural teamwork and various disciplines (mechanics, electrical engineering, software and firmware, data science, and production technology).

• Experience in leading technical development projects (at least 3 years)  
• Technical basic education and further education at FH level or equivalent (mechanical engineering or electrical engineering) 
• Proven professional experience in product development 
• High degree of teamwork, assertiveness, communication skills, resilience, and flexibility 
• Independent, goal-oriented, and structured way of working 
• High commitment to carrying out projects while meeting all quality, cost, and time requirements 
• High technical understanding in mechanics and electrical engineering 
• Innovative attitude and the ability to shape the project with your passion and methodological competence
• Experience in the automotive industry is an advantage 
• German and English spoken and written (at least level B2/C1)
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, IPMA) is an advantage 

Together we produce over 2 billion connection solutions annually. Our ‘OneOetiker’ culture is based on open and respectful collaboration as well as strong relationships with team members. Our success comes directly from our team, our values, and a culture of trust.