Product Engineering Manager

Kanadevia Inova AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova AG is seeking a Senior Engineering Lead to steer the engineering team and coordinate across disciplines, customers, suppliers, and consultants for large-scale EPC projects in the waste infrastructure space.

The role emphasizes driving execution planning, design reviews, change management, and compliance with quality and HSE requirements, while supporting procurement and site phases with technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in engineering (process, plant, layout/piping) with project execution skills.
• Experience leading engineering teams on complex projects (≥5 years for senior level).
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to translate technical topics to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team for assigned scope, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
• Manage interfaces across disciplines and stakeholders (customers, suppliers, consultants).
• Drive execution planning, design reviews, change management, and ensure quality/HSE/compliance.
• Support procurement and site phases by leading technical negotiations and issue resolution.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Fluent English

Tools

DMS

CAD

3D tools

Job description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

• Lead engineering team for assigned scope, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of technical solutions.
• Manage interfaces across disciplines and stakeholders (customers, suppliers, consultants) to ensure smooth coordination and data exchange.
• Drive execution planning, design reviews, change management, and compliance with contractual, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Support procurement and site phases by leading technical negotiations, resolving engineering issues, and ensuring system functionality.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in engineering (process, plant, layout/piping) with solid project execution experience in EPC environments.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams on complex projects (≥5 years for senior level).
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and ability to translate technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with suppliers, procurement of complex systems, and engineering/project tools (DMS, CAD, 3D tools).
• Strong methodological and project management skills (RCA, negotiation, presentation), fluent English; additional languages a plus.

Additional Information

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