Stadler Rail Group
Bussnang
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Stadler: Head of Aluminum Locksmith Department
- 17 April 2026
- 100%
- Bussnang
Job summary
Stadler offers diverse opportunities for an international career. Join us to grow beyond yourself!
Tasks
- Lead a team of around 40 in aluminum construction.
- Optimize processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Ensure technical readiness for new vehicle projects.
Skills
- Completed technical vocational training and advanced education.
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities required.
- Fluent in German and English (minimum B2 level).
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About the job
Stadler offers diverse opportunities for an international career. At Stadler, you get the chance to grow beyond yourself, take on responsibility, and achieve great results as a team. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the future of mobility with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?
YOUR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Successfully completed technical vocational training EFZ (e.g., construction, mechanics, electrical or comparable)
- Completed further education in the technical and/or business administration field (FH, HF or university)
- Solid knowledge in welding technology, ideally as a welding specialist or welding engineer
- Several years of leadership experience in an industrial production environment, preferably in the aluminum processing industry
- Proven success in cross-departmental and cross-hierarchical collaboration and communication
- Assertive, practice-oriented, and innovative personality with strong social skills
- Experience in leading technology and innovation projects
- Fluent German and English skills (at least level B2)
YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Technical and disciplinary leadership responsibility in the aluminum locksmith department for around 40 employees
- Leadership, coaching, and coordination of subordinate team leaders in the respective sub-areas
- Supervision of interns and thesis students, especially within the framework of specific plant and technology projects
- Continuous optimization of processes and workflows with the aim of reducing costs, shortening throughput times, and increasing process reliability (focus: information and material flow)
- Ensuring the technical and organizational provision of the plant equipment for new vehicle projects
- Overall responsibility for plant procurement projects from concept and development phase through procurement to production handover
- Preparation and processing of investment proposals including economic evaluation
- Ensuring production capability through an effective maintenance and servicing concept
- Building and maintaining sustainable supplier and partner contacts
YOUR BENEFITS
- Financial subsidies for ZVV or SBB subscription and fitness subscription
- Support for further training opportunities (financially or with part-time options)
- Catering options in the Migros canteen
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About the company
Stadler Rail Group
Bussnang
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