Development Manager Mechanical Engineering / Head of Mechanical Engineering

About the job

J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG develops and produces state-of-the-art CNC grinding machines with integrated robotics for the manufacture and regrinding of cutting tools and the production of a wide range of precision parts. The internationally active family business is represented in all major markets with its own sales and service branches or qualified partners. Customers include companies from tool manufacturing, the automotive industry and its suppliers, general mechanical engineering, the aerospace industry, energy technology, and contract manufacturing.

What you can achieve with us:

• Technical and personnel leadership of the motivated team, consisting of mechanical engineers, designers, and trainee designers
• Responsibility for the further development of our 5-axis tool grinding machines: coordination and active participation in development projects, from the idea to series maturity
• Constructive implementation of customer-specific orders – from the expansion of existing series machines to the new development of individual solutions
• Ensuring quality, schedule, and cost targets
• Promotion of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the team

What awaits you:

• A fascinating technical environment with direct connection to sales, production, and application technology
• An interdisciplinary team of experienced engineers, technicians, designers, and apprentices
• A flat organisational structure with short decision-making paths and plenty of freedom to shape things
• Modern CAD/PLM tools and an environment that fosters technical excellence and team spirit
• A friendly SME that values quality and humanity

What we expect from you:

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering (ETH/FH) or comparable education
• Several years of experience in the design of machines or systems, ideally in machine tool construction
• Initial leadership experience and motivation to take on responsibility
• Resilient, solution-oriented, and innovative personality
• Enjoyment in promoting and developing employees, especially apprentices
• Good German and English skills, both spoken and written

What you can expect from us:

• A responsible leadership position with direct influence on our product development
• Room for your own ideas, innovation, and personal development
• A collegial, committed environment with a lived team culture
• Attractive employment conditions and modern work equipment

J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG pays attention to the different needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal treatment is of the highest priority.

Applicants who apply directly to us are especially welcome. Are you an open-minded, resilient, and humorous person with a strong service orientation who wants to engage in the field of mechanical engineering? Then we look forward to getting to know you! Please send your electronic application documents, including salary expectations, to: hrm@schneeberger.swiss