Director of Global Engineering

Dr. Schär is a global community of innovative and collaborative people, free to think outside the box and to unlock their full potential in terms of creativity, capability, and courage.

To support our growing company, we are currently looking for

Director of Global Engineering (m/w/d)

As Director of Global Engineering you will play a key role in shaping our international production landscape.

Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute global engineering strategy aligned with corporate goals
• Lead innovation and technology roadmaps
• Standardize engineering practices across regions

Operational Excellence

• Ensure efficient, high-quality, and compliant engineering operations
• Apply lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods
• Optimize resources and capital investments

Team Development

• Build and mentor high-performing teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Drive succession planning and talent growth

Project & Program Management

• Lead global engineering projects and rollouts
• Ensure on-time delivery, budget control, and risk management
• Collaborate with product development, R&D, and production

Technology & Innovation

• Implement emerging technologies (e.g., Industry 4.0, IoT, AI)
• Promote digital transformation and smart factory initiatives
• Integrate systems with IT and data teams

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure global regulatory compliance
• Promote safety and sustainability
• Lead audits and certifications (ISO, CE, etc.)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
• Act as liaison between global sites and corporate leadership
• Support customer engagements and technical sales

Your profile:

• University degree ideally in industrial/mechanical/process engineering or food technology
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional engineering teams across geographies
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, automation, and digital transformation
• Global Mindset: Experience working in multicultural environments and managing international teams
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align engineering initiatives with global business goals
• Change Management: Skilled in driving innovation, continuous improvement, and transformation programs
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven track record in managing projects and investments, with a keen sense for cost and performance
• Pragmatic and enthusiastic personality with excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Fluent in English and either German or Italian, with a willingness to travel internationally

Your benefits:

• Global Mindset: Working in an international environment
• Nature meets Design: Working in the midst of greenery in a highly modern and sustainable workplace
• Perfect Start: An individual "Onboarding Program" and support from your buddy
• Food: An in-house canteen, fresh fruit and snacks
• Childcare: An in-house daycare center and “Dr. Schär Kids Care”
• Family: workplace recognized with the 'auditfamilieundberuf' certificate
• Flexibility: Life-phase-oriented work with flexible working hours and smart working
• Long Term Wellbeing: Health and pension fund and in-house fitness program
• Growth: Dr. Schär Academy with a variety of training opportunities and language programs
• Playtime & Team Spirit: Calcetto, table tennis, lunch roulette in the in-house