As Director of Global Engineering you will play a key role in shaping our international production landscape.
Your responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute global engineering strategy aligned with corporate goals
- Lead innovation and technology roadmaps
- Standardize engineering practices across regions
Operational Excellence
- Ensure efficient, high-quality, and compliant engineering operations
- Apply lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods
- Optimize resources and capital investments
Team Development
- Build and mentor high-performing teams
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
- Drive succession planning and talent growth
Project & Program Management
- Lead global engineering projects and rollouts
- Ensure on-time delivery, budget control, and risk management
- Collaborate with product development, R&D, and production
Technology & Innovation
- Implement emerging technologies (e.g., Industry 4.0, IoT, AI)
- Promote digital transformation and smart factory initiatives
- Integrate systems with IT and data teams
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure global regulatory compliance
- Promote safety and sustainability
- Lead audits and certifications (ISO, CE, etc.)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
- Act as liaison between global sites and corporate leadership
- Support customer engagements and technical sales
Your profile:
- University degree ideally in industrial/mechanical/process engineering or food technology
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional engineering teams across geographies
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, automation, and digital transformation
- Global Mindset: Experience working in multicultural environments and managing international teams
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align engineering initiatives with global business goals
- Change Management: Skilled in driving innovation, continuous improvement, and transformation programs
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Proven track record in managing projects and investments, with a keen sense for cost and performance
- Pragmatic and enthusiastic personality with excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Fluent in English and either German or Italian, with a willingness to travel internationally
Your Benefits
- Global Mindset: Working in an international environment
- Nature meets Design: Working in the midst of greenery in a highly modern and sustainable workplace
- Perfect Start: An individual "Onboarding Program" and support from your buddy
- Food: An in-house canteen, fresh fruit and snacks
- Childcare: An in-house daycare center and “Dr. Schär Kids Care”
- Family: workplace recognized with the 'auditfamilieundberuf' certificate
- Long Term Wellbeing: Health and pension fund and in-house fitness program
- Growth: Dr. Schär Academy with a variety of training opportunities and language programs
- Playtime & Team Spirit: Calcetto, table tennis, lunch roulette in the in-house garden
- Magic Moments: Company parties, events, and gift
- Delivery: Private parcel delivery
