V-ZUG AG
Zug
Tool Designer
- 21 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zug
Job summary
Join V-ZUG in Zug for a dynamic role in tool design! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Develop and construct new production tools from concept to implementation.
- Oversee tools throughout the entire process, from procurement to production.
- Lead sub-projects for external tools, coordinating with suppliers on requirements.
Skills
- Technical vocational training in production, like a polymechanic or designer.
- Experience in designing stamping and bending tools, and fixtures.
- Proficient in CAD systems, especially CATIA and ENOVIA.
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About the job
You work 100% in Zug
- You develop and design new production equipment for our manufacturing, from conception to commissioning
- You accompany equipment throughout the entire process, from manufacturing or procurement to use in series production
- You take on partial project management for externally procured tools and coordinate suppliers regarding deadlines, quality, and technical requirements
- You create and maintain technical documentation, bills of materials, work plans, and master data for spare and wear parts
- You are responsible for technical changes to existing equipment and coordinate their implementation with internal and external partners
- You support production during commissioning, analyse malfunctions, and develop measures to improve process and production stability
- You actively contribute to the optimisation and digitalisation of processes, systems, and working methods, especially in the areas of CAD/CAM, SAP, and digitalisation
- You have completed a technical apprenticeship in a production environment – for example as a polymechanic or designer – or have a comparable qualification
- You have experience in the design and construction of punching and bending tools as well as fixtures, assembly, and test jigs
- You have solid knowledge of CAD systems, especially CATIA and ENOVIA, and work confidently with bills of materials, work plans, and technical documentation
- You understand the requirements for functional, economical, and manufacturable equipment and comprehend technical interrelationships in the manufacturing process
- You have good user knowledge of SAP and MS Office and are familiar with relevant standards and norms, especially DIN and ISO
- You approach technical issues in a structured and solution-oriented manner, set clear priorities, and consistently drive topics to implementation
- You communicate clearly and reliably with internal specialist departments and external partners. Very good German skills and good English skills are required
- You enjoy continuously developing equipment, systems, and processes, have a strong quality and results orientation, and wish to take on more professional or personnel responsibility in the future
Tanja Geissmann, Talent Acquisition Partner, will be happy to explain the details.
Direct dial 058 767 85 80.
We cannot consider dossiers from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. Should unsolicited dossiers be submitted nevertheless, we will not pay any placement fees.
All clear? Then apply now!
Tool design at V-ZUG is where ideas become precise, robust, and economical equipment. With punching and bending tools, fixtures, as well as assembly and test jigs, we create the foundation for manufacturing high-quality appliances efficiently, stably, and to the required quality. What is developed here directly impacts our production – from the first commissioning through series production to the continuous further development of existing processes. Our tool design team combines technical understanding with constructive precision, high personal responsibility, and the ambition not only to develop equipment but also to actively maintain and further develop it throughout its entire lifecycle.
