The Head of Development Mechanics is responsible for leading and managing mechanical design teams within the Development department. This role oversees all aspects of mechanical design, from concept through to production, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and mentor multi-site teams of mechanical design engineers across locations in Hinwil (Switzerland), Danbury (U.S.), and Dresden (Germany).
2. Ensure proper skills, methods, and tools are in place to comply with project needs.
3. Oversee design and industrialization of mechanical system elements, components, and assemblies.
4. Ensure designs meet functional, performance, reliability, and industrialization requirements.
5. Collaborate with other domains and external suppliers for integrated product development and smooth industrialization.
6. Manage mechanical design domain from concept to production, ensuring on-time and efficient delivery.
7. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in mechanical design aspects.
8. Evaluate and select new materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
Requirements
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
* At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design, focusing on product development and industrialization.
* 5 years of experience leading teams, strong communication skills in English and German, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to inspire and guide teams.
* Proven problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills, deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and technical supplier management.
* Extensive use of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS).
About Us
We take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value-driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, employees create amazing products and revolutionize the HVAC industry. We invest in our people, engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry-leading company.