Product Development Engineer Plastic Parts (m/f/d)

Switzerland, Schaffhausen

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Join our R&D valve team to expand one of the broadest valve portfolios available, to provide the right solution for every application. As a product development engineer, you will lead the design and development of new solutions, overseeing technical activities throughout the product lifecycle, including performance optimization, design improvements, and problem-solving for assigned components. As a specialist in this field, you will bring “Excellence in Flow”.

• Develop innovative products and production technologies in close collaboration with Product Management, based on customer feedback and product specifications — balancing function, quality, time, and cost
• Take ownership of and continuously improve the assigned product range; support Product Management, production sites, and Sales in product-specific matters
• Create detailed mechanical designs with support from design engineers and CAx experts; experience with CAD-NX is an advantage
• Ensure product quality using modern testing technologies, analyze test data, and implement findings in the final product to meet all technical and regulatory requirements
• Release products and technical documentation in line with our development process
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders across departments

• A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on plastic technology or equivalent
• 4 to 6 years of experience as a product development engineer with a focus on product development, ideally in the field of valves in the plastics processing industry
• Experience in independently managing technical projects
• Clear communication strength
• Good analytical skills and the ability to summarize things and make them understandable for others
• Good spoken and written German and English language skills

Clear vision and purpose
"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus
We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools
At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities
GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Very attractive pension scheme
GF offers all employees an excellent pension plan.

Flexible working conditions
Wherever possible we offer flexible working hours as well as the possibility to work remotely.

Familytime
GF guarantees expectant mothers a comparable job while taking up to a year off. In addition, GF offers a paid leave for fathers and mothers.

Employee Counceling
The independent employee counseling service at GF is available to all employees for both private and professional concerns.

René Paparusso
Talent Acquisition Manager
+41 52 547 10 79

Ebnatstrasse 111
8201 Schaffhausen
Switzerland

GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.