Process Engineer - Plastics Technology 100% (m/f/d)

What is my role?

In your role, you are responsible within our production for stable processes and equipment as well as their continuous optimisation and strategic-technical further development. You represent the interests of production, take on the management of relevant projects, and are the central contact point for technological and process engineering matters. This particularly includes the following activities:

• Responsibility for the technical support and further development of technologies, equipment, and processes - with a focus on injection moulding technology, material supply, plastic welding, and laser marking

• Technical leadership and implementation of technical projects to increase efficiency

• Development of decision-making bases considering technical, economic, and strategic aspects

• Introduction of new technologies as well as continuous identification and implementation of potential according to lean management principles

• Test planning for product, material, or process changes - including data-based analysis, documentation, and recommendation

• Technical support for production and specialist departments

• Professional exchange between international production sites for standardisation and know-how transfer

What do I need to be successful?

You have a master’s degree in plastics technology or mechanical engineering with a clear focus on plastics processing and ideally have a completed apprenticeship as a plastics technologist as a basis. You possess the following experience and skills:

• Several years of industrial experience in the plastics industry as well as in leading technical projects

• Sound expertise in injection moulding technology - additional areas such as material supply, plastic welding, and laser marking are a plus

• Analytical, practical working style as well as the ability to solve complex challenges in the operational environment

• Strong communication skills and assertiveness

• Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written

What are my benefits?

• Company culture: Based on our Compass

• Remuneration: Market-appropriate salary, bonus and share programme as well as attractive fringe benefits (REKA-Pay, mobility contribution and much more)

• Working hours: 40-hour working week and at least 5 weeks’ holiday per calendar year

• Support: Individual support for further training

• Catering: Varied, subsidised catering in the high-quality staff restaurant in Jona

Languages
German: C1 - Business fluent
English: B2 - Very good

Workplace
Rapperswil SG

Vacancy number
VA-UW8-3L2