Product Development Engineer Plumbing Systems (m/f/d)

CompanyGeorg Fischer
LocationSchaffhausen
CategorySoftware Engineering
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Workplace-
Posted2026-09-12
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Description

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)

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

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.

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Contact person:

René Paparusso
Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]

Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. The recruiter’s email is for enquiries only.