Lead with vision - secure innovation through strong regulations!
You’re passionate about bringing technically sophisticated and innovative products to customers around the world—quickly and safely.
With your enthusiasm for both people and technology, you and your team take a leading role in shaping practical, hands-on regulatory and approvals work for a large part of Hilti’s product portfolio.
You contribute to your team’s success through your leadership skills and your ability to support and develop employees. What sets you apart is your empathy, clarity, and natural talent for engaging and motivating others.
In your leadership role, you actively drive the strategic development of approvals for your portfolio and contribute to cross-functional work in regulations and standardization. In close collaboration with all key stakeholders in the relevant development areas, you ensure the sustainable implementation of our innovation pipeline.
This position can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 35 hours/week).
What You'll do
- Responsibility for the sustainable and timely certification and approvals of devices across four Business Units—particularly in the areas of diamond drilling and cutting, dust management, measuring and fastening tools with various drive systems, robotics, as well as wireless and IT products • Strategic advancement of cross-functional regulatory management, including product-related sustainability regulations and standardization for household appliances (IEC 60335) • Leadership, motivation, and development of the team in alignment with Hilti’s leadership principles • Active support of employees' technical and personal development through tailored initiatives and regular coaching • Close collaboration with key internal stakeholders to contribute to central business and strategic processes • Building, managing, and maintaining external partnerships and service providers to ensure efficient implementation of regulatory requirements • Active involvement in the ongoing organizational development of the entire approvals function
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in a technical or scientific discipline • Around 10 years of relevant international experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field-;ideally in industries such as power tools, home appliances, garden equipment, medical technology, or automotive • Expertise in product regulations and standardization, with solid knowledge of relevant norms, legal requirements, and their implementation in international approval processes • Proven leadership experience with a people-centered management style • Strong "driver mindset": proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to taking ownership and pushing topics forward • Open, clear, and confident communicator;able to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels • High level of personal responsibility, a structured way of working, and a genuine interest in taking on responsibility in a dynamic, international environment • Fluent in English; good command of German is a plus
What’s In It for You
We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we´ll support you in shaping your individual career path.
In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized Benefits, such as • Internal mentoring program< • In-house fitness area with training courses • Mobile working (up to 50% of the monthly working time) • Sabbatical • Subsidised Company Bike • Subsidised monthly and annual public transport subscriptions • Company pension scheme (employer-financed) • Subsidy for childcare • Summer holiday care for children • Two impactful days to make a difference in the environment and society
Further benefits • Support in relocating and finding a flat • Tax advice The mission of the Hilti Group is "Making Construction Better," based on a passionate and inclusive team, as well as an employee and performance-oriented corporate culture. Integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment are essential for Hilti - both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values but also live them every day.</span>
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our corporate culture. We welcome people with different identities and experiences and encourage diversity of thought. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive work environment for a passionate & inclusive team. Hilti also stands for equal opportunities, we therefore welcome applications from people with severe disabilities.Contact: Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH I Miriam Fries I Human Resources
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