Head R&D Automation (ROBOspin)

Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for more than 225 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 5 100, about 16% of whom are based in Switzerland. You have power, are versatile, service- and goal-oriented? You like to work in a team, are curious and always find innovative ways to reach your goals? Then you fit perfectly within our team and can strengthen our business as Head R&D Automation RAS (ROBOspin) We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced R&D Head Automation to join our RAS Engineered Solutions product unit at Rieter. The successful candidate will be key in leading the further development of the industries first automatic piecing robot “ROBOspin”. Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Lead the development of one of our key products in automation in alignment with other Product Units Drive revenue growth and products specific goals while ensuring high quality of the product Lead a multifunctional team (up to 10 employees) Develop business cases and execution to further enhance the product Manage team and project budgets and provide regular updates to senior leadership on the technical, business, and financial status of initiatives Ensure a proper performance tracking of the product in the field and implement improvements in the existing product Your Qualifications University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial Automation) Desirable: experience in business management incl. P&L responsibility Innovative and hand-on mentality 3-5 years of experience in industrial engineering, preferable in automation products 3-5 years of experience in leading a R&D team Leadership experience in a matrix environment within a multinational company Experience in building and developing teams to deliver results Good communication skills in English and German language Ability to develop compelling, fact-driven business cases and secure investment decisions from senior leadership Willingness to globally travel up to 20% Our Offer An international working environment with long tradition versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility Good development opportunities and fair employment conditions A motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation Job ID: 2409252129ph Business: After Sales Country: Switzerland Company: Rieter Functional Area: R&D, Engineering Entry Level: Professionals Contract type: Unlimited Location: Winterthur Aline Brulhart HR Manager Rieter AG Klosterstrasse 20 8406 Winterthur 41 52 2088427 www.rieter.com Does this appeal to you? If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to join a successful team, we look forward to getting to know you soon. Please send us your complete application documents online.

Location: Brütten, CH

Posted Date: 11/5/2024