Head of Engineering

About the job

• You lead the engineering department operationally and ensure the achievement of the agreed departmental goals.
• You are responsible for the development of products – especially software – and services in close collaboration with the relevant specialist departments.
• You support the acquisition of new business opportunities with technical solutions and well-founded cost calculations.
• You ensure compliance with deadlines, budgets, and quality standards in service delivery.
• You plan and manage the necessary personnel and technical resources.
• You ensure the quality and safety standards of your department and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• You promote business excellence, continuous improvements (CIP), and the further development of the operational system.

• Leadership experience: Experience in managing a department as well as in operational leadership and implementation of departmental goals.
• Technology and industry knowledge: Understanding of sensor technology and reconnaissance systems; radar systems are a plus. Knowledge of the Swiss defence and security environment is advantageous.
• Financial competence: Experience in cost centre responsibility and financial management.
• Communication skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills in dealing with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Language skills: Very good German and English skills; French is a plus.
• Education: Completed studies in engineering, information and communication technology, or a comparable qualification.

About 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at all times.

• Leadership experience: Experience in managing a department as well as in operational leadership and implementation of departmental goals.
• Technology and industry knowledge: Understanding of sensor technology and reconnaissance systems; radar systems are a plus. Knowledge of the Swiss defence and security environment is advantageous.
• Financial competence: Experience in cost centre responsibility and financial management.
• Communication skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills in dealing with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Language skills: Very good German and English skills; French is a plus.
• Education: Completed studies in engineering, information and communication technology, or a comparable qualification.

• You lead the engineering department operationally and ensure the achievement of the agreed departmental goals.
• You are responsible for the development of products – especially software – and services in close collaboration with the relevant specialist departments.
• You support the acquisition of new business opportunities with technical solutions and well-founded cost calculations.
• You ensure compliance with deadlines, budgets, and quality standards in service delivery.
• You plan and manage the necessary personnel and technical resources.
• You ensure the quality and safety standards of your department and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• You promote business excellence, continuous improvements (CIP), and the further development of the operational system.