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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Lead Building Architect

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in industrial engineering or a technical degree in production engineering or mechanical engineering, together with an additional business qualification.
  • At least 7 years of professional experience, including 3 years of functional-lateral or disciplinary people leadership, or several years as a project lead in strategy consulting.
  • Expert knowledge of integrated factory and production planning, and experience with modern production systems in the automotive, pharmaceutical, or technology industries.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management; additional certifications such as LEAN, GPM Level C, Six Sigma, BIM, or Digital Twin are desirable.
  • Strong understanding of production systems, material flows, technical building requirements, building standards, and their interactions.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Own and consistently update the strategic footprint for the DUV product portfolio in regular strategy cycles, working as Lead Building Architect at peer level with Operations L2 management and the FoB.
  • Develop and align cross-site and cross-value-stream target visions for production placement and site development of DUV products.
  • Work as a Senior Project Manager with interdisciplinary experts from System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Development, and Building Management to assess and select spatial placement scenarios and area models for new construction, renovations, and relocation measures, including layouts, space requirements, zoning, and material flow.
  • Assess placement alternatives for structural feasibility, including building law, structural engineering, and technical building services requirements; efficient value streams; economic viability; long-term scalability; and overarching risks.
  • Structure complex decisions clearly, submit them to Senior and Executive Management as appropriate, and embed them in the organization through change and stakeholder management.
  • Develop a consistent long-term DUV factory and building strategy, aligning strategic must-wins with building guardrails, incorporating long-term product roadmaps and technology scenarios, and considering long-term capacity scenarios in a dynamic market.
  • As a member of the leadership circle, ensure knowledge transfer to the SMT-B team through coaching on methods, processes, and digital planning solutions, and contribute the strategic factory-planning perspective to overarching decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional certifications such as LEAN, GPM Level C, Six Sigma, BIM, or Digital Twin are desirable.

About the Company

Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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