Senior Manager - Customer Solutions & Coating Projects

Senior Manager - CSC 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. Follow Oerlikon: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube www.oerlikon.com Experience Level Senior Level