Designer/Developer for Vulcanising Tools, m/f (100%)
- 20 October 2026
- 100%
- Haag
About the job
About VAT Group
At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With more than 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag (Switzerland) and run production sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, as well as sales and service centres around the globe.
Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation guides us – always together as #oneVAT.
You will become part of a committed, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make a difference, and you can develop professionally.
Purpose of the Role
In this position, you are responsible for the development, design, and continuous optimisation of vulcanising tools, fixtures, and technical equipment. You make a significant contribution to the successful industrialisation of new products as well as to the improvement of manufacturing processes, product quality, and cost-effectiveness through innovative and practical design solutions.
Responsibilities
Develop and design vulcanising tools, fixtures, and technical solutions for production.
Optimise and standardise existing tool concepts regarding quality, process stability, and cost-effectiveness.
Create and maintain CAD models, manufacturing drawings, parts lists, and technical documentation.
Independently lead and implement design and development projects while adhering to deadlines, costs, and quality targets.
Support product introductions (NPI) and industrialisation projects up to successful series production.
Analyse existing manufacturing processes and implement technical improvements to increase productivity, quality, and process reliability.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and design standards.
Work closely with production, NPI, process engineering, product development, quality assurance, and external partners.
Contribute to the development and introduction of standard solutions and best practices in tool design.
Qualifications
Completed technical basic training as a designer, polymechanic, toolmaker, or a comparable technical qualification.
Good German and English skills, both spoken and written.
Further training as a technician HF in mechanical engineering, tool design, or plastics technology is an advantage.
Several years of experience in the design of tools, fixtures, or equipment, ideally in the field of plastics, elastomers, or vulcanisation technology.
Solid knowledge of CAD systems, preferably TopSolid 7.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, industrialisation, and production workflows.
Confident use of MS Office and ERP systems.
Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style with high initiative and strong quality awareness.
Strong team and communication skills as well as enjoyment of cross-departmental collaboration.
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Fairness and Equal Opportunities
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for all – as a foundation for innovation and success. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive and respectful working environment.
If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available on our website. All reports are treated with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .
