In this role, you take the global lead for New Product Development (NPD) projects at SCHURTER. You are responsible for the governance, execution and continuous improvement of our R&D landscape and lead a highly skilled team of R&D project leaders & engineers working on next-generation technologies and platforms for electrical components.

• Global leadership of the NPD pipeline, framework and execution

• Line management and development of the R&D Projects team (~15 engineers)

• Project lead for complex, highly innovative NPD of next-generation products

• Coaching and developing project leaders and cross-functional teams

• Steering NPD performance (scope, time, cost, production cost)

• Continuous optimization of development landscape, interfaces and processes

• Close collaboration with Business Development, Product Management and Operations

• Optional responsibility as PLM Process Owner

• Optional role as Jira / Confluence Product Owner

• Engineering degree (TS/HF, FH/HTL, ETH or equivalent) in mechanical, electrical or comparable discipline

• Advanced technical or methodological training

• Seniority in engineering and/or product development

• Proven leadership experience

• Strong technical background

• Excellent project management and analytical skills

• Structured, solution-oriented mindset, Teamplayer

• Strong communication skills in German & English

• A key leadership role with global impact and visibility

• freedom and opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future in a dynamic environment

• High degree of responsibility and autonomy

• Cutting-edge technologies and innovative development projects

• Strong cross-functional collaboration within a close-knit team

SCHURTER is a globally active Swiss Technology company with over 1,800 employees. We develop and manufacture electronic components for markets with the highest quality requirements - including aerospace, renewable energy, industry, and automotive.

Shape the Future of Fuse Technology with us in a Global Environment! We look forward to receiving your application (CV, certificates and salary expectations) to Maria José Piantoni, Global HR Business Partner.