Head of Engineering (m/w/d) — Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
For our Zurich location, we are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering (m/f/d) who combines technical excellence with entrepreneurial thinking.
- For our Zurich location, we are looking for an experienced Head of Engineering (m/f/d) who combines technical excellence with entrepreneurial thinking.
Application process
- Workplace a few minutes walk from the Zurich-Oerlikon train station KONTAKTDETAILS Responsible contact person: Jascha Köster For questions about your application, please use the contact form.
- Please note that dossiers of recruiters are not considered.
Company and context
- In this responsible position, you take over the leadership of the engineering organization and create the conditions for quick, responsible decisions and consistent implementation.
- You combine the agility and decision-making power of a medium-sized environment with the technological possibilities, know-how and resources of an international technology group.
- Specifically, you will face the following challenges:
- Leadership and further development of the engineering organization in Zurich
- Definition of clear technical and organisational priorities and consistent implementation of decisions taken
- Further development of teams, leaders, competencies and engineering processes
- Ensuring a balance between quality, deadlines, costs and technical performance
- Continuous optimization of existing processes with focus on efficiency and speed, taking into account Group-wide structures
- Close cooperation with program management, operations, business development and other international Rheinmetall units
- Translating customer requirements and strategic goals into resilient technical solutions
Additional details
- Professionalism in service and customer orientation Proactive, solution-oriented and resilient
- Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing WHAT WE ARE TO YOU A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
- Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase program Promotion of needs-based training
Notes and original content
- Professionalism in service and customer orientation
- Proactive, solution-oriented and resilient
- Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing WHAT WE ARE TO YOU
- A dynamic working environment with exciting projects
- Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase program
- Promotion of needs-based training
Questions about this listing
What salary does Rheinmetall Air Defence AG offer for this role?
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG lists CHF 113'500 - 172'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. 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 Rheinmetall Air Defence AG 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 Rheinmetall Air Defence AG 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Rheinmetall Air Defence AG?
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