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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.
Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you:
Process Engineer Vulcanizing Global
Main Role and Activities
* Process ownership for vulcanizing process chain globally including creation and maintenance of production and process documentation (work instructions, methods, processes, policies and equipment)
* Project management or project support and creation of standardized specifications for asset procurements, conversions or problem cases globally
* Support development of process monitoring tools for vulcanizing process chains
* Developing and implementing optimization solutions to improve process stability, product quality, economic efficiency and personal safety
* Be a subject matter expert and conduct training on vulcanization process and elastomer for Product Managers, Product Designers, Quality Engineers and Process Engineers
* Work closely with vulcanization areas to analyze and optimize processes and eliminate waste.
* International exchange with production sites and suppliers
* Solve unforeseen situations, conflicts and resistance as opportunities and challenges to reach your goals
Key Experiences - What experiences bring success to this position?
* In-depth knowledge of vulcanizing process, vulcanizing tools, elastomers, chemistry and process technology as well as equipment engineering
* Experience in preparation of system documentation, work instructions and learning documents
* Established network with suppliers, customers and external experts
Competencies - What competencies bring success to this position?
* Proven experience as a project manager in industry
* Experience with ERP systems (ideally D365)
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical/materials/chemicals or similar engineering
* Knowledge of mould making for plastics industry will be an added advantage
* Professional experience in plastics rubber/polymer industry processing industry, e.g. tyre or O-Ring manufacturing will be an added advantage
* Experience in process analysis and optimization
* Basic knowledge of chemistry is an advantage
* Willingness to travel
* Ability to work in team and very good communication skills in German and English for cooperation with production, product management and global production sites
* You see unforeseen situations, conflicts and resistance as opportunities and challenges and find ways to reach your goals
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.