Global Team Leader - Manufacturing Technologies

VAT Group; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group, a global leader in vacuum solutions, invites applications for a Team Leader on Manufacturing Technologies at our Haag, Switzerland location. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team spanning welding, cleaning, bellows manufacturing and additive manufacturing within Corporate Research & Development.

The role interfaces between market needs, operations and technology development. You will guide technology portfolio development, ensure scalable and robust solutions, and drive

Qualifications

• Leadership of cross functional teams in a high tech environment.
• Strong analytical and systematic approach with hands-on mentality.
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a global and cross-functional team of interdisciplinary specialists (recruiting, training, coaching, capacity handling, etc.).
• Support and drive the development of the technology portfolio and roadmap.
• Identify, develop and implement suitable manufacturing and machining methods in agreement with our product- and industry roadmaps.
• Optimize current manufacturing chains in-house and at suppliers.
• Identify and understand customer needs and transfer them into technical/technological specifications.
• Manage your R&D project portfolio according to our innovation processes and ensure scalability, robustness, and implementation of developed solutions.
• Consult other departments like product development, product management, sourcing, quality and operations in technology topics.
• Extend and foster our network with customers, suppliers and research institutes.
• Train and enable other departments in relevant technology topics.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

People-centric leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

English and German

Education

Engineering Degree (PhD or MSc) in manufacturing technologies, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics or related field

Job description

VAT Group, a global leader in vacuum solutions, invites applications for a Team Leader on Manufacturing Technologies at our Haag, Switzerland location. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team spanning welding, cleaning, bellows manufacturing and additive manufacturing within Corporate Research & Development.

The role interfaces between market needs, operations and technology development. You will guide technology portfolio development, ensure scalable and robust solutions, and drive