Product Manager

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition:

this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

Responsibilities

Managing portfolio of vulcanized gates, spare gates and kit plates for IDM/OEMs- accommodate the project managers during the stage-gate-process in front of supervisory board meetings, provide documentation and business case background for selected customer projects Improve Costs and process

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive global strategy for managing the obsolescence of elastomers across global organisation

Supervising all changes regarding supply chain, manufacturing and assembly processes and preparing documentation for customer relevant changes

Supporting BU GSE and Sales Team with regards to all technical & commercial & operational aspects of gates (product data sheets, product presentation etc.)

Forecast sales objectives and ensure they are fulfilled by the business development PMs.

Managing profitability targets for the dedicated gates

Support other team members (OEM PMs, supply‑chain management/project management) throughout the whole process of logistics, delivery, to ensure full customer satisfaction. (after the project acceptance has been confirmed by the customer, operations departments will take responsibility)

Technical customer documentation like manuals, product data sheets according to European machinery directive for kit plates and gates.

Qualifications Bachelor/master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, preferably chemical engineering

Background or experience in material sciences, preferably within the elastomer & polymer field

Knowledge and experience in vacuum technology

Written & verbal communication in German, Mandarin, Japanese or Korean besides English language (added advantage).

Experience in developing new product and service solutions in a high-tech environment.

Developing concepts and solutions for the delivery of service products engaging engineering and operations.

Driving the promotion and roll-out of new products.

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applications that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. In 2021, VAT received the Fair‑ON‑Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.

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