Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.
Job DescriptionThis role manages R&D development projects of mechanical and electro-mechanical hand tool in the field of mission critical connecting applications. The role holder is responsible for driving global product development projects based on innovative technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. This is an end-to-end responsibility from conceptualization to product launch with the task to fulfill ambitious time-to-market, quality and cost deliverables. The role demands a high degree of competence and confidence in global stakeholder management with the ultimate goal to deliver maximum business success.
Essential Functions
- Project management from idea to series production, incl. contribution to product and process development activities, while meeting quality, cost and time (QCT) deliverables
- Responsible for deliverables of all relevant project work packages. Plans, tracks and reports project progress
- Leads cross-functional project team, drives proactive stakeholder management
- Liaises with Application Management for the overall project accountability
- Prepares, leads and documents team, project and technical meetings
- Analyses market and technical requirements and plans relevant activities
- Defines and tracks measurable criteria for product and process realization
- Initiates feasibility studies to evaluate possible concepts, including risk analysis regarding project fulfillment
- Directly supervises the manufacturing process of sample parts and consolidates results from basic and functional tests up to series release
- Oversees overall risk management, incl. design and process FMEA's
- Drives Design-for-Six-Sigma deliverables, incl. design robustness (e.g. FEA) and reliability (e.g. R&R) activities
- Develops and maintains contacts with strategic customers and partners (e.g. universities)
- Further tasks as instructed by global Head R&D
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proven drive (energy, determination, motivation) and a can-do mentality
- Excellent project management skills with relevant experience in new product development and industrialization
- Strong leadership and communication skills paired with innovative thinking
- Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
- Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis)
- Excellent understanding of broader business environment and application of business relevant intelligence during project execution
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
- Team player valuing people, fair, high integrity, emotionally mature with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
Experience & Qualification
- 5+ years experience as Project Manager, or equivalent role, preferably in automotive or a global OEM environment
- Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc) combined with relevant work experience
- Experienced in 3D-CAD software, preferably in SolidWorks
- Experienced in the development of electro-mechanical products
- Experienced in Quality Systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
- Outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills in English
The incumbent will be part of the global R&D team, contributing to global projects and activities. Global travel is required (approx 5%).
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience as Project Manager or equivalent, preferably in automotive or global OEM environment
- Higher degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc)
- Experience in new product development and industrialization (end-to-end project management)
- Experience in development of electro-mechanical products
- Experience with 3D-CAD software
- Experience in SolidWorks
- Knowledge and application of Design for Six Sigma
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
- Experience with quality systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
- Outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills in English
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional team leadership skills
What We Do
Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 25 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs. Oetiker Schweiz AG Spätzstrasse 11 Postfach 358 8810 Horgen T +41 44 728 55 55 F +41 44 728 55 15 [email protected] Commercial register number: CH-020.3.919.016-3 VAT identification number: CHE-103.097.485 UID Number: CHE-105.966.117 https://www.oetiker.com/Imprint A position with the Oetiker Group offers exciting challenges and a whole range of development opportunities.
