Job Description

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Purpose of the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the qualification, training, and development of employees within the Vulcanizing area. By delivering effective training programs and ensuring compliance with qualification standards, you will play a key role in supporting product quality, process reliability, and the successful onboarding of employees in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver foundational and job-specific training programs within the Vulcanizing area.
• Ensure structured and role-based qualification of new and existing employees.
• Organize, conduct, and document initial certifications and re-certifications.
• Monitor training progress and ensure compliance with defined qualification requirements.
• Analyze knowledge assessments and identify required refresher and development training activities.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve training materials and training concepts in collaboration with operational departments and Quality Assurance.
• Support the continuous improvement of training, qualification, and onboarding processes.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to employees throughout their onboarding and qualification journey.
• Participate in cross-functional and global training and qualification initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training and/or further education in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
• Several years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in employee training, onboarding, coaching, or qualification programs is advantageous.
• Strong quality mindset with a structured and self-directed approach to work.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and effectively to different audiences.
• High level of interpersonal skills, empathy, and enthusiasm for working with people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Motivating personality with strong coaching skills and a role-model mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.