Global Team Leader, Manufacturing Technologies

VAT Group; Sennwald; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group is seeking a visionary Team Leader on Manufacturing Technologies to act centrally between market demands, operations and technology development. The role leads a multidisciplinary team across welding, high-purity cleaning, bellows manufacturing and additive manufacturing within Corporate Research & Development.

You will guide the technology portfolio, analyze customer needs, and coordinate with product development, sourcing, and operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a formal engineering degree (PhD or MSc) in relevant field.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a high‑tech environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a global, cross-functional team of interdisciplinary specialists (recruiting, training, coaching, capacity handling).
• Support and drive development of the technology portfolio and roadmap.
• Identify and implement suitable manufacturing and machining methods in line with roadmaps.
• Optimize current manufacturing chains in-house and at suppliers.
• Translate customer needs into technical specifications and manage R&D portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Travel up to 20%

English

German

Education

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

Job description

VAT Group is seeking a visionary Team Leader on Manufacturing Technologies to act centrally between market demands, operations and technology development. The role leads a multidisciplinary team across welding, high-purity cleaning, bellows manufacturing and additive manufacturing within Corporate Research & Development.

You will guide the technology portfolio, analyze customer needs, and coordinate with product development, sourcing, and operations.