Head of Operations (m/f/d)

About the job

Open Position

Head of Operations (m/f/d)

Basel Precision Instruments · 80–100% · Basel, Switzerland

About BASPI

Basel Precision Instruments (BASPI) develops and builds ultra-low-noise cryogenic and room-temperature electronics and filtering solutions for quantum science and technology. Our instruments are used by leading research institutions and industrial R&D teams worldwide to push the boundaries of quantum systems at ultra-low temperatures. Our slogan, “Less Noise, Colder Electrons, More Physics”, speaks directly to the value we bring to our customers.

BASPI is growing fast: we are scaling up our diverse 15-member team and operations in Basel to meet increasing market demands. This role sits at the centre of that growth.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Head of Operations to take full ownership of BASPI’s operations from order to delivery. You will work directly with the CEO and engineering teams to build the systems needed for our rapid global growth while maintaining the precision and reliability our customers expect - and grow into a COO role as our company expands.

We care deeply about how we work together. We value accountability, openness, and mutual support, and aim to build a culture where people take ownership and help each other succeed. We are looking for someone who contributes to both strong operations and a positive, high-performing team environment.

What You Will Do

Own the full order-to-delivery process, from incoming order through production, testing, and shipment

Build, implement, and scale production, support, and operational processes to meet growing demand and company targets

Lead production planning, testing, quality control, and supply-chain management

Define and track operational KPIs; identify and drive continuous improvement

Push automation and efficiency in production and testing workflows

Build and lead an operations team, and contribute directly to company strategy alongside the CEO

What We Look For

5–10 years of experience in operations or engineering, ideally in hardware, deep-tech, or

precision instrumentation

Proven track record of building processes from scratch, not just managing existing ones

Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams, and comfortable working hands-on in a small, dynamic, and fast-moving team setting

Strong technical understanding of complex hardware systems; able to meaningfully contribute to engineering discussions and decisions

Strong sense of ownership combined with a collaborative, low-ego working style

Comfortable operating in an environment where not everything is fully defined yet

Entrepreneurial mindset; experience in export and international logistics is a plus

Fluent in English; German a strong plus; valid EU or Swiss work permit

We Offer

A key leadership role with a clear path to COO as BASPI scales

Direct access to the founding team and meaningful influence on company direction and culture

Work at the cutting edge of quantum technology with real-world impact

A collaborative, supportive team environment with high technical standards

Competitive compensation package

Interested? Send your CV and a brief note on why this role and BASPI resonate with you to: E-Mail schreiben

Applications accepted until the end of April 2026