Functional Lead Process & Project Engineering (m/f/d)

Bayer (Schweiz) AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bayer (Schweiz) AG in Muttenz, near Basel, is seeking a Functional Lead for Process & Project Engineering to drive technical excellence and site investments. You will oversee project engineering, maintenance strategies, and process improvements, while mentoring engineers and ensuring compliant operations.

The role requires long-term leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and fluency in German and English, with impact on regional and global expert communities.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in chemical or process engineering (MSc/PhD) or comparable.
• 10+ years in process design, manufacturing, or technical support.
• Proven track record in plant investment execution.
• Experience with digital solutions and maintenance tools.
• Fluent German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Project and Process Engineering cluster and set technical standards.
• Plan and monitor site investments over 100 kEUR with budget control.
• Coach product teams on priorities and process improvements.
• Approve Management of Change and ensure standardization.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase process reliability.
• Coordinate QHSE and sustainability in project planning.
• Represent site in regional/global engineering communities.
• Prepare SOPs and foster knowledge sharing.

Kenntnisse

Process engineering

Project leadership

Maintenance planning

Cross-functional teamwork

German language

English language

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in chemical/ process engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Jobbeschreibung

Functional Lead Process & Project Engineering (m/f/d)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Functional Lead, Process & Project Engineering (m/f/d) supports site technical management by leading the Project and Process Engineering functional cluster to drive technical excellence, site investments, and continuous improvement; you will oversee project engineering, maintenance strategies, and process improvements to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production; you will mentor and develop mechanical and process engineers, provide technical governance (e.g., approval of technical Management of Change), and act as senior interface to regional and global expert communities to strengthen site competitiveness and capability.

KEY TASKS

• Provide direction and leadership for the Project and Process Engineering functional cluster through VACC leadership, establishing technical standards and people development initiatives;
• Initiate, plan, execute, and monitor site investments >100 kEUR, including budget control, sourcing, and supervision of external project resources;
• Support and coach product teams on priorities, performance improvements, and process troubleshooting to deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective solutions;
• Own and manage overarching process and control concepts, approve technical Management of Change, and ensure uniformity in technical standards onsite;
• Drive systematic bad-actor analysis, defect elimination, and continuous improvement activities to increase process reliability and performance;
• Coordinate technical, QHSE and sustainability considerations in planning, design and execution of investment projects;
• Represent the site within regional and global Process & Project Engineering communities and manage interfaces with external vendors and authorities;
• Promote knowledge sharing by preparing SOPs, enabling best practices and digital/technical innovation across the functional cluster;

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree in chemical or process engineering (MSc or PhD) or comparable advanced scientific education;
• Long-term engineering experience (>10 years) in process design, manufacturing, or technical support, with proven leadership in project or maintenance roles;
• Proven track record in leading plant investment execution and managing external project resources;
• Experience with digital solutions and engineering/maintenance tools and software, and in developing related training or SOPs.
• Strong technical and economic competence with demonstrated experience implementing and improving engineering and maintenance processes;
• Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot process operations and support scale-up or new plant implementations;
• Project management skills with good organizational and communication capabilities, and ability to lead cross-functional teams;
• Strong interpersonal and VACC leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop people and manage cross-functional networks;
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Bayer is committed to providing barrier-free access and support-facilities for individuals with disabilities - during the application process and beyond. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any support / equipment they may need via the contact information below.

Location: Switzerland : Basel-Country : Muttenz

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 883786