Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you:Project Manager EngineeringAs a member of the Business Unit Advanced Industrials, you are responsible for developing products for the global vacuum market. These products are, for example, key elements in power generation and storage ("solar", "nuclear fusion", …), in research of the smallest and largest structures in the universe ("accelerators", "gravitational waves", …) or in measurement technologies ("electron microscopes", "mass spectrometers", …).Together with the product managers, development engineers, supply chain specialists and quality engineers, you will lead the product development to a technical and commercial success.YOUR CHALLENGESInitiating and leading technology- and product-developments, -modifications, customer specific product adaptations, cost reductions or product localizationsExecution of feasibility and concept studies with product management in quoting processUnderstand and apply agile/scrum and lean principles as appropriateManagement of all product development phases from idea/concept to industrialization (stage-gate process) in an agile wayReporting the project status to the VAT innovation boards based on project scope, budget, quality, and timelineIntensive coordination of interdisciplinary teams out of product management, development engineering, supply chain management and quality engineering to ensure that market requirements are optimally and completely fulfilledSupporting installations on customer’s siteYOUR COMPETENCIESYou must ...... be passionate to lead as a project manager in the area of product- and technology-development... have completed an education in mechanical engineering / precision engineering / mechatronics (bachelor, master or comparable)... have the ability to handle complex projects in a structured way and accordingly to the given processes... have good communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)... be willing to travel internationally (max. 10%)You have as an advantage ...... completed advanced trainings in project management and/or business administration... experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies or rapid prototyping... experience in product development for applications with higher quality requirements (e.g. nuclear, medical, automotive)It is nice if you have ...... experience or knowledge in the field of vacuum technology... experience or knowledge in quality engineering methodologies (e.g. RCCA)Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us. #J-18808-Ljbffr