Executive Assistant to VP GPC & VP R&D (80-100%) - #48564

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.

As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.

Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Executive Assistant to VP GPC & VP R&D (80-100%)

As Executive Assistant, you act as a key enabler for the Global Product Center (GPC) and R&D leadership, supporting two Vice Presidents in managing priorities, driving structured decision-making, and ensuring efficient use of management time.

Your responsibilities:

• Prepare and structure decision-ready materials (presentations, briefings, reports)
• Manage and prioritise executive agendas, topics, and communication
• Coordinate key meetings, workshops, and management processes
• Act as a central interface between leadership and internal/external stakeholders
• Ensure transparency, alignment, and follow-up of key topics and decisions
• Support travel, onboarding, and selected administrative processes (Time Management/Purchasing)
• Continuously improve executive support processes and the use of digital tools
  
  
  

Your profile:

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or in a comparable coordination role
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• High level of discretion and reliability
• Ability to structure topics, challenge inputs, and ensure clarity
• Strong stakeholder orientation and communication skills
• Proactive and independent working style with strong ownership
• Fluent in German and English
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; additional tools (e.g. RTM, SAP, Jira) are a plus
• Proactive in adopting and improving ways of working, including digital and AI-supported tools
  
  
  

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities