Head of Engineering

About the job

Head of Engineering

80 - 100

Wangen

What you can achieve

• You lead the engineering department operationally and ensure the achievement of the agreed departmental goals.
• You are responsible for the development of products – especially software – and services in close collaboration with the relevant specialist departments.
• You support the acquisition of new business opportunities with technical solutions and well-founded cost calculations.
• You ensure compliance with deadlines, budgets and quality standards in service delivery.
• You plan and manage the necessary personnel and technical resources.
• You guarantee the quality and safety standards of your area and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• You promote business excellence, continuous improvements (CIP) and the further development of the operational system.

What you bring with you

• Leadership experience: Experience in managing a department as well as in operational leadership and implementation of departmental goals.
• Technology and industry knowledge: Understanding of sensor technology and reconnaissance systems; radar systems are a plus. Knowledge of the Swiss defence and security environment is advantageous.
• Financial competence: Experience in cost centre responsibility and financial management.
• Communication skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills in dealing with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Language skills: Very good German and English skills; French is a plus.
• Education: Completed studies in engineering, information and communication technology or a comparable qualification.

If you do not meet all the requirements one hundred percent, apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people to enrich our team. We place great value on diversity and equal opportunities and our goal is to build a diverse team where everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all people, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment, to apply.

About the department

The engineering department in the Business Segment Sensors & Electronic Warfare is responsible for the technical development and innovation of our solutions. In close cooperation with internal and external partners, customer needs are identified, research and development projects are advanced, and the strategic goals of the business unit are implemented. Technical excellence, future-oriented solutions and sustainable fulfilment of customer requirements are the focus.

Your benefits

Salary and benefits

We offer you a performance-oriented and market-appropriate salary, 13 monthly salaries as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.

We place great importance on our employees finding a healthy balance between work and private life. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours and home office options, among other things.

Flexible working

Discounts

At RUAG, you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.

Advancement and training opportunities

It is important to us to promote and develop the potential of our employees. Through training, courses and further education, we support them in continuously expanding their skills to achieve their professional goals.

Leisure offers

Our employees are close to our hearts. That is why we give them a day off on their birthday, offer a diverse range of sports and the possibility to take additional days off against a salary deduction in addition to the annual holiday entitlement.

Your contact person

Lars Thomann

Talent Acquisition Specialist

lars.thomann@ruag.ch