Engineering Director: Defense Tech & Operational Excellence

RUAG SA; Emmen; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RUAG is seeking a seasoned leader to head the Engineering division in Switzerland. You will guide day-to-day operations, shape product and service development, and collaborate with other departments to win new business with solid cost calculations.

You will ensure delivery deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met, plan resources, and uphold safety and quality policies while driving Business Excellence and CIP across the division.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience: managing a division with operational leadership and objective implementation.
• Technology & industry expertise: sensor tech, reconnaissance systems; radar systems a plus; familiarity with Swiss defence/security sector.
• Financial management: cost centre responsibility and financial management experience.
• Communication skills: strong negotiation with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Languages: excellent German and English; French an advantage.
• Education: degree in engineering, information and communication technology, or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• You lead the Engineering division's day-to-day operations and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved.
• You are responsible for the development of products - particularly software - and services in close collaboration with the relevant departments.
• You support the acquisition of new business opportunities by providing technical solutions and well-founded cost calculations.
• You ensure that delivery deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met.
• You plan and manage the required personnel and technical resources.
• You ensure compliance with the division's quality and safety standards, as well as internal and external requirements.
• You promote Business Excellence, continuous improvement (CIP) and the further development of the operational system.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technology & industry expertise

Financial management

Communication skills

Languages (German & English)

Education

Engineering/ICT degree

Job description

RUAG is seeking a seasoned leader to head the Engineering division in Switzerland. You will guide day-to-day operations, shape product and service development, and collaborate with other departments to win new business with solid cost calculations.

You will ensure delivery deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met, plan resources, and uphold safety and quality policies while driving Business Excellence and CIP across the division.