Team Leader Design Engineering 80 - 100%

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job type: Full-Time
Job Reference Code: R

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Team Leader to join our Design Engineering team. In this role, you and your team will be responsible for adapting the design of our high-voltage bushings to meet customer requirements and creating detailed technical drawings for production. You will have the unique opportunity to see your designs come to life from 3D models to full-scale manufacturing in our on-site production facility. Working closely with our Production and Purchasing departments, you will also contribute to the continuous optimization of our products and processes. If you are looking for the challenges and opportunities of a growing company, we invite you to apply today.

How you'll make an impact

• Professional and organizational leadership of a team of approximately 8 10 design engineers
• Planning and coordination of resources as well as prioritization of ongoing projects and tasks
• Main point of contact for technical questions and close collaboration with development, production, quality assurance, and project management
• Ensuring high quality of drawings, models, and technical documentation
• Independent handling of complex design tasks and implementation of design optimizations
• Active participation in the continuous improvement of processes, standards, and tools in the CAD and SAP environment
• Promotion and development of team members through targeted coaching and training measures
• As People Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines

Your background

• Completed training as a design engineer (EFZ), technician (HF), or a degree in mechanical/design engineering
• Several years of experience in mechanical design, ideally with technical insulators or similar products
• Initial leadership experience or strong coordination skills
• Proficient in CAD design (preferably Creo/ PTC) and experienced with SAP
• Solid understanding of ISO-GPS standards for dimensional, form, and positional tolerances
• Strong communication, assertiveness, and leadership enthusiasm; very good written and spoken German skills, with good English skills preferred

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.

Interested in joining our team?

If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool: Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world-s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.