In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

Our employees are the heart of Datwyler - we treat each other with respect, trust and appreciation. We have strong roots and values that have been well established in our 100-year corporate history. Become part of our great team as a...

Senior Manager Mixing Technology (f/m/d)
Technology & Innovation

We offer you the opportunity to implement and expand your innovative ideas in a specialized, future-oriented company. This position enables you to work with our customers, our different departments and external partners as well as suppliers. Five weeks of vacation, a comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailor-made training opportunities and a colourful and dedicated team with exciting tasks are just some of the benefits we offer you!

Your responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Mixing Labs at our facility in Schattdorf, CH
• Develop mixing programs for newly developed or modified compounds in close collaboration with the colleagues from material development
• Provide mixing expertise to all business units globally and build an internal worldwide network across local mixing locations
• Organize low-volume specialty mixing activities for local operations
• Contribute to the Mixing & Surface (M&S) and T&I strategies, and support or execute related strategic initiatives
• Drive agility, sustainability, and digitalization across mixing and laboratory processes
• Coordinate global mixing technology topics in collaboration with local specialists
• Foster innovation by creating space for ideation and developing new concepts and projects
• Represent the company at technical and innovation conferences to expand the professional network

Our requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science
• Experience in rubber compounding and rubber mixing
• Strong understanding of laboratory management, processes, and methodologies (analytical, rubber-specific, and mixing-specific)
• Solid technical knowledge of materials and mixing technologies
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide and motivate teams
• Established network within the rubber compounding industry (industry and academia)
• Fluent in written and spoken English (Level C1); good command of German (Level B2) is an advantage

Ready to start? Petra Gamma (HR Business Partner) and the recruiting team are looking forward to get to know you and are available for further questions by email (petra.gamma@datwyler.com) or by phone (+41 41 875 18 04).

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.