Head of R&D Flat Knit m/f/d

We are looking for a Head of R&D Flat Knit m/f/d immediately or by arrangement. As a Swiss family business with a 160-year history, we employ more than 1600 employees worldwide at SIGVARIS GROUP. With high-quality and innovative offerings in the field of medical compression therapy, we are committed to ensuring that people feel good. Every day. Our portfolio covers a wide variety of needs and indications. Continuous development and innovation, as well as a consistent commitment to solutions that support our customers in all their activities, make us the preferred partner for all stakeholders. At SIGVARIS GROUP, we have made it our mission to create an excellent working environment for our most valuable asset, our employees. Because their talents, their diversity, and their commitment are crucial to our innovative strength and our success. These are your tasks: * Responsibility for the content-related, forward-looking orientation in your area with product innovations and product development * Further development of existing products with regard to function and comfort through yarn, finishing, etc. * Identifying and capturing market trends and market ideas and transferring these into new product development projects * Coordination with international locations as well as coordination and management of project teams from the headquarters * Leadership of a small application-oriented team at the headquarters. This is what you bring: * Textile training as a textile technician, clothing technician, textile engineer, clothing engineer, in textile technology, textile and clothing management, design * Several years of experience in the clothing industry or textile industry, nice-to-have with 'knit' and/or elastic function * Know-how in a comparable task in product development and responsibility as a team leader in R&D, product management, business development, innovation manager * Project management or project leadership, preferably in an international context (English) * You are characterized by curious interest, inspiration, and creativity, paired with structured and strong implementation-oriented working * You have a natural, convincing standing with which you inspire others for your ideas and take them along in the process. Our offer: * A position of strategic importance with great creative freedom and short decision-making paths * A long-term, personal perspective in an internationally active top company with a family atmosphere * A modern working environment and an attractive salary package. Are you interested in this exciting job? Then send us your application documents. [Apply now](< >) SIGVARIS AG - Gröblistrasse 8 - 9014 St. Gallen j4id10438447jm j4it1042jm j4iy26jm