Engineering Manager 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Engineering Manager for our bushing factory located in Zürich Altstetten. In this key leadership role, you will manage a team of highly skilled engineers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely engineering solutions that meet customer needs. This is your opportunity to drive engineering excellence, contribute to the energy transition, and grow your leadership skills in a dynamic and impactful environment. Join our innovative and forward-thinking team now.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and develop a team of 20 engineers (10 direct reports), fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee three key teams: After-Sales, Order Engineering, and Project Management, ensuring seamless execution of tasks.
• Establish governance structures and capacity planning processes to optimize team performance and resource allocation.
• Implement KPIs to enhance quality, productivity, and standardization, driving continuous improvement within the team.
• Support the development of engineering processes and tools to improve operational efficiency and adherence to best practices among the different bushing factories.
• Guarantee technical accuracy of products, including qualification and release of materials and material changes in close collaboration with SCM.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards, maintaining operational integrity and risk mitigation.
• As part of the local management team, you will influence strategic decisions, foster cross-functional collaboration, and help shape the future direction of the business

Your background

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (high-voltage experience, especially bushings, is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering operations within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering standards, compliance, and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives, continuous improvement, and digitalization programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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Client-provided location(s): Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-168349

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-04T23:35:25