Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Zrich , Zurich
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.
- 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
Workplace
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
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