Team Lead R&D - Hot & Cold-Water Control (m/f/d)
Location: Switzerland, Sissach
At GF, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking leader in our industry. Since our inception in 1802, we have embraced innovation and delivered sustainable solutions of the highest quality that enhance people's lives worldwide.
Join us in shaping the future of water control. As the Team Lead R&D - Hot & Cold-Water Control, you will lead a talented R&D team, drive innovation, and ensure our product portfolio remains at the forefront of market demands. This is a unique opportunity to blend technical expertise with leadership, contributing to impactful global projects.
Your Tasks:
- Lead, coach, and inspire an R&D team, fostering growth and high performance.
- Drive product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring quality, cost, and timelines are met.
- Enhance and expand the existing product portfolio in accordance with market and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate across departments and serve as deputy to the Senior Director R&D on strategic issues.
- Support innovation, drive process strategy, and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Profile:
- University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar).
- Proven experience in team leadership and managing innovation projects.
- At least 8 years of experience in an R&D department, preferably in a related industry.
- Strong strategic thinking and extensive technical understanding of building technology and water control systems.
- Wide-ranging cross-functional knowledge (quality, production, marketing, sales), with familiarity in operations, supply chain, and product management.
- Intercultural competence with strong communication skills.
- Experience in digital product development is advantageous.
- Fluency in German and English.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Benefits
- Clear Vision and Purpose: "We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value." This vision guides our work, inspired by our purpose of "becoming better every day - since 1802."
- Sustainability and Innovation Focus: We are committed to achieving high sustainability and innovation goals. Together, let's strive for a sustainable future.
- Excellent Learning Tools: At GF, we provide development opportunities for everyone, including global learning tools, training, and specialized courses.
- Great Career Opportunities: As a global company, GF offers numerous career growth opportunities, along with a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to advance your career.
- Attractive Pension Scheme: GF provides an excellent pension plan for all employees.
- Flexible Working Conditions: Whenever possible, we offer flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
- Family Time: GF guarantees expectant mothers a comparable job for up to a year off, coupled with paid leave for fathers and mothers.
- Free Parking: We offer free parking spaces for all employees.
Contact Us
René Paparusso
+41 52 547 10 79
Hauptstrasse 130
4450 Sissach
Switzerland
Georg Fischer JRG AG
Who We Are
GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions, and a culture rooted in performance, learning, and care.
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