Product Development Engineer Plumbing Systems (m/f/d)
LocationSchaffhausen
Typefull-time
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen2d ago
About the company
Shape the future of water flow solutions
Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into market-leading solutions? At GF Building Flow Solutions, you will play a key role in shaping the future of plumbing systems and installation technologies. As our Product Development Engineer Plumbing Systems, you will drive innovation from concept to market launch, lead cross-functional development projects, and continuously enhance existing products and processes. Working closely with Product Management, manufacturing sites, and international stakeholders, you will help create customer-focused solutions that deliver quality, performance, and long-term value.
Product Development Engineer Plumbing Systems (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
Your tasks:
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Lead the development of innovative plumbing systems and installation tools from concept to market launch
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Manage innovation projects during incubation and act as Technical Lead throughout the Stage-Gate development process
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Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives for products, materials, and manufacturing processes
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Ensure product quality, reliability, compliance, and technical excellence throughout the entire product lifecycle
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Collaborate closely with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Sales & Application teams, as well as external partners and suppliers
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Support intellectual property activities and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and documentation standards
Requirements
Your profile:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Product Development, Building Technology, or a related field
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Minimum 5 years of experience in product development and engineering within an international industrial environment
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Proven track record of leading product development projects from idea generation through successful market introduction
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Strong knowledge of product design, materials, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving engineering
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Experience with CAD (Siemens NX or others) and PLM/PDM systems such as Windchill and SAP-ECTR, as well as project and budget management
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Strong technical leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills combined with an innovative and customer-focused mindset
Your contact:
René Paparusso
Team Lead Talent Acquisition Management Switzerland
Phone: +41 52 547 10 79
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.