Head of Engineering with Prospects Member (m/f/d)

About the job

On behalf of a successful Swiss SME in mechanical and plant engineering, we are filling a key position in engineering. We are looking for a technically skilled leader who wishes to contribute their experience both in design and in leading an interdisciplinary engineering team. 

In this role, you will lead the mechanical and electrical engineering department, actively work in design, and play a decisive role in the technical development of the company. 

Your tasks

• Technical and personnel management of the mechanical and electrical engineering and technical documentation departments with a total of 6 employees
• Active participation in the design of machines and plants
• Development of machines, assemblies and customer-specific solutions in 3D CAD
• Project management and order processing of international customer projects
• Ensuring compliance with machinery directives, standards and international norms
• Coordination and prioritisation of engineering projects
• Support and further development of employees in engineering
• Close cooperation with production, project management and other internal specialist departments
• Participation in the continuous development of processes, standards and technologies

Your profile

• Completed training as a draftsman EFZ or comparable qualification
• Further education at HF/FH level is an advantage
• Several years of experience in international mechanical or plant engineering
• Leadership experience or strong potential to successfully lead an engineering team
• Sound knowledge of 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with machinery directives, standards and technical norms
• Very good German and English skills
• Entrepreneurially minded, communicative and assertive personality
• Enjoyment in taking responsibility while actively contributing constructively

Your benefits

• Key position with plenty of scope for design and long-term development prospects
• Opportunity to develop into a member of the management team in the medium term
• Exciting international machine and plant projects
• Combination of operational design and strategic leadership responsibility
• Family-oriented corporate culture with short decision-making paths
• Possibility for home office
• Long-term perspective in an owner-managed SME
• Attractive employment conditions and high team spirit in an environment where everyone contributes together to the company’s success
• Regular employee events

Do you feel addressed? Then Linus Kellnhofer (Tel: 044 943 10 07) looks forward to receiving your documents via the "Apply now" button. 

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