Senior Manager - CSC
Key Responsibilities
Management / execution of Customer projects with focus on Strategic Customer projects:
Process definition of Surface Solutions for new customer applications including Pre and Post Treatments and handover to Production
Delivery of technical information to Sales for cost calculation
Realization of sampling and Verification of results through appropriate applications tests
Validation of products and / or processes, in collaboration with customers
Constant monitoring of progress, project cost and schedule according to internal regulations
Respect of all quality requirements linked with the field of applications
Feasibility evaluation for new requests/opportunities
Define customer project development guidelines for new family of products or new markets, support roll out of new products
Coating Process development and improvement not covered by R&D programs and Customer or Market specific (incl. coating transfer to other coaters)
Development of specific testing capacities (application lab: test rigs…)
Constant monitoring of scientific literature and patents, filing of patents, scientific publications, talks at conferences
Familiar with state of the art in the field of own expertise (keeping level of expertise)
Secondary Tasks:
Close collaboration with R&D, Engineering and Production technology in regards Innovation
Support Interactions between local CSCs & other BTS functions (R&D, Analytics, Engineering, Production Technology, IP / legal, Market Managers, Global CSC Tools and Automotive…)
Contribute to the Training of new CSC colleagues (process development, project management…)
Required education, experience, knowledge
University degree / diploma in science/ engineering
Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in managing product development & project management activities in the Coating/mechanical/service industry.
Required skills & expertise:-
Technical expertise in coatings or mechanical topics
Planning of agreed resources with available capacity & priorities based on new recognized risks
Basic knowledge of the automotive & Aerospace industry and Q-Core-Tools including APQP
Understanding of customer requirements
Strong entrepreneurial and goal-oriented approach driven by efficiency
Highly experienced in managing customer relations
Very good communication and supervisory skills / team building skills
Expertise in problem solving techniques
Open and positive mindset with experience in international and cross-cultural business environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, Project management tools and Computer Technology
Location: Pune
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head-quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 9,500 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2024.
We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing. The Group’s solutions and comprehensive services, together with its advanced materials, empower customers by improving and maximizing the performance, function, design and sustainability of customers’ products and manufacturing processes in key industries. Pioneering technology for decades, everything Oerlikon invents and does is guided by its passion to support customers’ goals and foster a sustainable world. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, the Group operates its business in two Divisions – Surface Solutions and Polymer Processing Solutions. It has a global footprint of more than 12 600 employees at 207 locations in 38 countries and generated sales of CHF 2.7 billion in 2023.
