Tool Design & Development Engineer - Vulcanization Tooling

h3About VAT Group /h3 /brpAt VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT. /p /brh3About VAT Group /h3 /brpAt VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT. /p /brpJoining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported. /p /brh3Purpose of the Role /h3 /brpThis role is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of vulcanization tooling, fixtures, and technical production solutions. By delivering innovative and robust tooling concepts, the position plays a key role in supporting new product industrialization, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring product quality, process stability, and operational excellence. /p /brh3Responsibilities /h3 /brul /brliDesign and develop vulcanization tools, fixtures, and technical solutions for manufacturing operations. /li /brliOptimize existing tooling concepts to improve quality, process stability, and cost efficiency. /li /brliCreate and maintain CAD models, manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation. /li /brliIndependently manage design and development projects while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives. /li /brliSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialization projects through to successful serial production. /li /brliAnalyze manufacturing processes and implement technical improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and process reliability. /li /brliEnsure compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards. /li /brliCollaborate closely with Production, NPI, Process Engineering, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and external partners. /li /brliContribute to the standardization of tooling concepts and the implementation of best-practice solutions. /li /br /ul /brh3Qualifications /h3 /brul /brliCompleted technical vocational training as a Design Engineer, Polymechanic, Toolmaker, or a comparable technical discipline. /li /brliGood written and spoken German and English skills. /li /brliFurther education as a Mechanical Engineering Technician (HF), Tool Design Technician, Plastics Engineering Technician, or equivalent is advantageous. /li /brliSeveral years of experience in the design of tools, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment, ideally within plastics, elastomer, or vulcanization technology. /li /brliStrong proficiency with CAD systems, preferably TopSolid 7. /li /brliSolid understanding of manufacturing processes, industrialization, and production operations. /li /brliProficiency in MS Office applications and ERP systems. /li /brliIndependent, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a high level of initiative and quality awareness. /li /brliStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions. /li /br /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr