About this role
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. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term goals and work to create a future-oriented vision for our employees, our customers, and the world at large. 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. 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? 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. 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. 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. Bring experience in requirements development and confidently and effectively create and review user requirements and functional specifications (statements of work and requirements). Analyze complex relationships systematically, prioritize effectively, and communicate persuasively in German and English within an international matrix environment. What can you expect from us? We are a family-run company with a strong commitment and a sustainable vision. We promote lifelong learning through diverse training and development opportunities, internal knowledge transfer, and e-learning. We value a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working hours. We support sustainable mobility options such as public transportation to make commuting attractive and environmentally friendly. We support family-friendly policies, including... Childcare places and childcare services during school holidays. We offer you meaningful work with a global impact in a stable, innovative, and future-oriented work environment. How do you apply? To apply, please upload your documents to our careers page. For data protection reasons, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications submitted via email. 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.