Head of Mechanics Department 80–100 %

Head of Mechanics Department 80–100 % (w/m/d)
Our client is a traditional, internationally leading technology company in the field of hard precision machining. As a market and innovation leader, the company develops and produces highly precise machine tools and manufacturing solutions at its headquarters in the greater Zurich area for demanding customers from a wide variety of industries worldwide.
To strengthen the seven-member development team, we are looking for a committed personality with leadership experience who wants to help shape the future of highly precise machines.
In this responsible key position, you will take over the technical and personnel leadership of the mechanics development team. At the same time, you will actively work on the development of the next generation of highly precise machine tools and make a significant contribution to successfully leading innovative technologies to market maturity and implementing them in practice.
Your tasks
Leadership (approx. 40 %)
Technical and personnel leadership as well as further development of the mechanics development team
Promotion, coaching, and further development of employees
Resource, capacity, and deployment planning
Ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, and cost targets
Close cooperation with project management as well as the sales, software, system development, and production departments
Conducting employee appraisals and target agreements
Development (approx. 60 %)
Development and design of new as well as further development of existing highly precise machine tools and assemblies
Creation of manufacturing documents and technical documentation
Development of innovative solutions to secure the leading technological position
Supervision of prototypes until successful series readiness
Carrying out technical analyses, tests, and optimizations
Your profile
Completed studies in mechanical engineering (FH/ETH) or a comparable technical training
Initial leadership experience is an advantage
Experience in the development of machine tools
Ideally knowledge in hard precision machining
Sound experience in the design and dimensioning of highly precise assemblies and drive systems
Very good CAD knowledge, preferably in SolidWorks
Good knowledge of modern development methods (e.g., VDI 2221, Design-to-Cost, or Design-for-Manufacture)
Knowledge of the Machinery Directive; SAP experience is an advantage
Analytical, solution-oriented, and entrepreneurial personality with high initiative as well as strong team orientation
What awaits you
A responsible leadership task with great scope for design
The opportunity to actively help shape the development of technologically leading precision machines
An innovative, internationally successful company with short decision-making paths
State-of-the-art infrastructure as well as a motivated and interdisciplinary development team
Attractive development and further training opportunities
Long-term perspectives in a stable and successful company
Interested?
Then Mr. V. Gori looks forward to receiving your complete application documents including a photo via e-mail to write e-mail.
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