Tool Design & Development Engineer - Vulcanization Tooling

h3Tool Design Development Engineer - Vulcanization Tooling # /h3 pLocation: /p pHaag, St. Gallen, CH /p pEmployment Type: Permanent /p h3About VAT Group /h3 pAt 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 are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as \#oneVAT. /p pJoining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported. /p h3Purpose of the Role /h3 pThis 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 h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign and develop vulcanization tools, fixtures, and technical solutions for manufacturing operations. /li liOptimize existing tooling concepts to improve quality, process stability, and cost efficiency. /li liCreate and maintain CAD models, manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation. /li liIndependently manage design and development projects while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives. /li liSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialization projects through to successful serial production. /li liAnalyze manufacturing processes and implement technical improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and process reliability. /li liEnsure compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards. /li liCollaborate closely with Production, NPI, Process Engineering, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and external partners. /li liContribute to the standardization of tooling concepts and the implementation of best-practice solutions. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liCompleted technical vocational training as a Design Engineer, Polymechanic, Toolmaker, or a comparable technical discipline. /li liGood written and spoken German and English skills. /li liFurther education as a Mechanical Engineering Technician (HF), Tool Design Technician, Plastics Engineering Technician, or equivalent is advantageous. /li liSeveral years of experience in the design of tools, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment, ideally within plastics, elastomer, or vulcanization technology. /li liStrong proficiency with CAD systems, preferably TopSolid 7. /li liSolid understanding of manufacturing processes, industrialization, and production operations. /li liProficiency in MS Office applications and ERP systems. /li liIndependent, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a high level of initiative and quality awareness. /li liStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions. /li /ul h3Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities /h3 pWe believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr