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Project Manager Global Engineering

Posted about 4 hours ago

OfficeZürich, ZH, SwitzerlandSE

Job Description

Planning, coordination and realization of investment and development projects in the field of adhesive and sealant production within the global Sika manufacturing network. Ensuring the retention and further development of know-how in adhesives and sealants production within the organization in the coming years. Sharing know-how and global standards across the organization. This Is a global role requiring close collaboration with the local production units as well as regional organizations.

  • Coordinating and overseeing multiple projects running in parallel
  • Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes (working with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD)
  • Specifying manufacturing equipment (mechanical, electrical, digital)
  • Building and expanding theoretical and practical expertise in the field of adhesives and sealants production
  • Sharing knowledge and experience with local and regional organizations
  • Planning, leading, and executing international projects in accordance with project management standards and PCP guidelines: From equipment specification to start-up
  • Defining production standards and ensuring their application in new projects as well as in existing facilities
  • Collaborating with R&D teams on the development of new technologies and the introduction of new products with focus on equipment and process parameters
  • Organization and supervision of trials at pilot scale

Qualifications

  • Competences
    • Project management
    • Knowledge of mixing, filling and packaging equipment
    • Basic understanding of the chemistry of adhesives and sealants
    • Hands-on attitude
    • Collaboration with different cultures
    • Good communication skills
    • English and German are essential, knowledge of other languages advantageous
    • Willingness to travel (20-30%)
  • Education
    • Chemical, process or mechanical engineer, preferably Masters Degree
  • Experience
    • Experience in the chemical or food industry advantageous

Additional Information

  • We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of your journey to excellence!
  • Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members - every day.
  • Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.
  • We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions 

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Experience
SE

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. On Sika's LinkedIn page we share our most important corporate news and job openings, as well as a broad mix of content from our Sika subsidiaries around the world. Your Career at Sika: https://www.sika.com/en/career.html Privacy Notice: https://www.sika.com/en/footer/privacy-notice.html

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