Technical Office & Design Manager

Technical Office & Design Manager (f/h/d) Your proactive leadership unites the technical team Job summary At the head of a small, autonomous and well-structured technical team, you are the reference person for all questions related to mechanical calculation, structural mechanics and industrial design. Your mission: At the intersection of the construction and industrial worlds, you ensure: The calculation and sizing of mechanical parts and structures The validation of mechanical design choices Support for design teams on complex mechanical topics, calculations and technical validations Operational monitoring of the technical office, including priority coordination with project managers Accompaniment and supervision of teams, administrative organization and participation in annual interviews An open and constructive dialogue with other departments (sales, projects, production and management) Continuous improvement of processes and monitoring of applicable regulatory developments in construction About you: With a degree in Mechanical Engineering HES, EPF or equivalent, you have confirmed experience in industrial mechanical design and excellent mastery of mechanical sizing You have solid expertise in mechanical calculation, structural mechanics and mechanized welding design You demonstrate both rigor and open-mindedness, which give you a clear vision and the ability to understand technical challenges Your technical credibility and pragmatic approach enable you to lead your team of specialists as a natural leader You have a good mastery of SolidWorks, and knowledge of the FEM simulation module in SolidWorks is a significant asset Good knowledge of technical English is essential; German is an asset We offer you: The opportunity to join a well-established and growing family business A small structure that allows you to showcase your sense of innovation and creativity The possibility of exerting visible and lasting influence through significant technical impact The chance to participate in technical projects that initiate customized solutions for our clients A united, autonomous and responsible team, where proactivity is the source of the best solutions An internal policy that promotes a balance between private and professional life We look forward to receiving your application Please send us your documents online in a few steps, specifying the reference number CH-05836, via one of the application functions. If you have any questions, please contact Delafontaine. Your application will be treated in complete confidentiality. The company Samvaz SA is a family business that has been active since 1964 in metal machining in Châtel-St-Denis (Fribourg). The company has grown by developing, manufacturing and marketing its own products, such as PIPEX® sanitary fittings, the SAM® formwork system, TERSA® tree debarking solutions and the RALI® plane, which are distributed in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide. The company employs around 140 employees in total. As a major economic player, Samvaz SA also has a social responsibility, which it assumes, in particular, with a large photovoltaic park, its wood waste-based heating and subcontracting of some operations to protected workshops in the region.