Head of Main Department Production Engineering — Endress+Hauser
- Location
- Reinach
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
At Endress+Hauser, progress happens through collaboration.
As a world-leading provider of measurement instruments, our more than 18,000 employees are shaping the future of process automation.
Whether innovating and implementing new technologies as a team, collaborating on the development of new devices, or strengthening key relationships with various global industries: our work is based on building trusting relationships that contribute to everyone's success.
- At Endress+Hauser, progress happens through collaboration.
- As a world-leading provider of measurement instruments, our more than 18,000 employees are shaping the future of process automation.
- What will your responsibilities be? You will:
- Lead the main production technology department in the areas of engineering, maintenance, digitalization, PMO, and plant development, and continuously develop it further as part of the transformation.
Main responsibilities
- What will your responsibilities be? You will:
- Lead the main production technology department in the areas of engineering, maintenance, digitalization, PMO, and plant development, and continuously develop it further as part of the transformation.
- Establish and further develop local methods, standards, and processes for TPM, industrialization, digitalization, production systems, Service Level 2+, PMO, and CAPEX.
- Drive the industrialization of new products, processes, and plants, and sustainably support the scaling of manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with framework conditions for CAPEX planning, project portfolios, strategic projects, and long-term plant development.
- Further develop advanced digital manufacturing systems such as SAP ME, data management solutions, and networked production platforms, and guarantee reliable service and maintenance support for production.
- What do we expect from you? You:
- Have a master's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or a comparable field; further training in business administration is an advantage.
Application process
- Endress+Hauser Flowtec in Reinach develops and produces world-leading flow measurement technology and is dedicated to innovative solutions for demanding industrial applications.
- As part of a global network, we contribute to making processes more efficient, safer, and more sustainable.
- What is this position about?
- Do you want to actively shape the technological future of a leading international production site?
- Agencies, recruitment agencies, or similar companies are requested to refrain from sending unsolicited profiles and inquiries regarding potential collaboration.
- We are not currently working with external service providers for this position.
- All unsolicited applications from service providers will not be considered and will be deleted without further review.
- Thank you for your understanding.
Contacts
- For data protection reasons, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications submitted via email.
Company and context
- We are looking for a Head of Production Engineering to complement our team and play a key role in shaping the technological development of our production and development organization.
- In this crucial role, you will create the conditions for high-performance, digital, and future-proof manufacturing and make a significant contribution to the long-term success of Endress+Hauser Flowtec.
- Are you excited by the challenge of uniting and developing diverse technical disciplines into a high-performing organization?
- Are you passionate about driving digitalization, industrialization, and plant development in an innovative environment?
- In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the future main technology department within production and work closely with Research & Development, Quality Management, and global specialist departments.
- The role is located within Endress+Hauser Flowtec and combines strategic vision with operational implementation skills.
- Bring several years of management experience in technical, production-related, maintenance-related, or plant development-oriented organizations.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of product and process industrialization, New Product Introduction (NPI), asset management, and the industrial scale-up of manufacturing capacities.
- Have extensive experience with digital manufacturing, automation, and production systems such as MES, SAP ME, or networked manufacturing platforms.
- Demonstrate proven responsibility in the areas of CAPEX, plant development, project portfolio management, TPM/maintenance, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Additional details
- What will your responsibilities be?
- What do we expect from you?
Questions about this listing
What salary does Endress+Hauser offer for this role?
Endress+Hauser lists CHF 99'500 - 151'000 gross per year for this position in Reinach. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Endress+Hauser offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Endress+Hauser during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
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