Head of Machining Processes 100%, Zurich, permanent inspire AG is the Swiss competence center for production technology and a strategic partner of ETH Zurich for technology transfer. Our goal is to swiftly implement scientific findings into industrial practice. We are looking for a dedicated Group Leader for our Process Group to strengthen our innovation capabilities. Project background The Process Group at inspire is renowned for its cutting-edge research in machining technology and production engineering, covering processes such as milling, turning, grinding, EDM, and related modeling techniques. With strong industry connections, we are looking for a successor to lead our team and drive forward our research and development efforts. Job description Lead and manage a team of over 10 members (scientists and project engineers) Create and setup the scientific profile in the field of machining for inspire Develop and implement strategic plans and goals together with ETH professors Plan and allocate group resources, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to financial plans Acquire projects and prepare funding applications Give scientific guidance to the group in theory and experimentation Supervise Postdocs, PhD, MSc, and BSc studies Publish and promote publishing in scientific and industry-relevant media, organize, and co-organize conferences and participate in conferences Build and maintain strong customer relationships, promptly addressing inquiries and concerns Foster relationships with ETH professors and other universities, national and international collaboration on research topics and opportunities and joint projects Profile Enjoy a dynamic, science-driven work environment with far-reaching creative freedom Benefit from opportunities for personal and professional development Collaborate with a motivated team passionate about innovation and sustainability Access to cutting-edge equipment in a research environment Receive a competitive salary tailored to your profile and experience We offer PhD in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science) or related fields Deep understanding of machining processes, including milling, turning, grinding or EDM Over 5 years of professional experience, ideally within industry Proven expertise in managing research or industry projects, especially in machining and production technology Successful track record in securing public project funding (e.g., Innosuisse, European funding) Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with industry partners Competence in scientific process metrology and monitoring Excellent project execution and scientific publication record Fluency in German and English Outstanding communication and presentation skills High level of initiative, organizational skills, and analytical thinking Effective team player with the ability to collaborate with other groups of inspire and ETH Curious? So are we. Please send your complete application cover letter transcripts CV references with the reference "Head Machining Processes" to our HR department (hr@inspire.ch). For technical questions, please contact Dr. Ralf Gerdes (ralf.gerdes@inspire.ch). Please also visit our websites. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Head of Machining Processes

100%, Zurich, permanent

inspire AG is the Swiss competence center for production technology and a strategic partner of ETH Zurich for technology transfer. Our goal is to swiftly implement scientific findings into industrial practice. We are looking for a dedicated Group Leader for our Process Group to strengthen our innovation capabilities.

Project background

The Process Group at inspire is renowned for its cutting-edge research in machining technology and production engineering, covering processes such as milling, turning, grinding, EDM, and related modeling techniques. With strong industry connections, we are looking for a successor to lead our team and drive forward our research and development efforts.

Job description

Lead and manage a team of over 10 members (scientists and project engineers)
Create and setup the scientific profile in the field of machining for inspire
Develop and implement strategic plans and goals together with ETH professors
Plan and allocate group resources, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to financial plans
Acquire projects and prepare funding applications
Give scientific guidance to the group in theory and experimentation
Supervise Postdocs, PhD, MSc, and BSc studies
Publish and promote publishing in scientific and industry-relevant media, organize, and co-organize conferences and participate in conferences
Build and maintain strong customer relationships, promptly addressing inquiries and concerns
Foster relationships with ETH professors and other universities, national and international collaboration on research topics and opportunities and joint projects

Profile

Enjoy a dynamic, science-driven work environment with far-reaching creative freedom
Benefit from opportunities for personal and professional development
Collaborate with a motivated team passionate about innovation and sustainability
Access to cutting-edge equipment in a research environment
Receive a competitive salary tailored to your profile and experience

We offer

PhD in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science) or related fields
Deep understanding of machining processes, including milling, turning, grinding or EDM
Over 5 years of professional experience, ideally within industry
Proven expertise in managing research or industry projects, especially in machining and production technology
Successful track record in securing public project funding (e.g., Innosuisse, European funding)
Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with industry partners
Competence in scientific process metrology and monitoring
Excellent project execution and scientific publication record
Fluency in German and English
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
High level of initiative, organizational skills, and analytical thinking
Effective team player with the ability to collaborate with other groups of inspire and ETH

Curious? So are we.

Please send your complete application

cover letter
transcripts
CV
references

with the reference "Head Machining Processes" to our HR department (hr@inspire.ch). For technical questions, please contact Dr. Ralf Gerdes (ralf.gerdes@inspire.ch). Please also visit our websites.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

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