OverviewANYbotics is a fast-growing tech company dedicated to shaping the future of mobile robotics across multiple industries. Join our highly talented and motivated team of more than 190 people and work on cutting-edge robot technology.OpportunityAs our Head of Cost and Quality, you will ensure that innovation at ANYbotics is delivered with both financial discipline and uncompromising quality. You will lead cost management across R&D and product development, build robust quality systems for our labs and prototype environments, and guide teams in balancing ambition with efficiency. By integrating cost and quality into every stage of design and execution, you will strengthen our ability to deliver scalable, reliable, and commercially viable robotic platforms.Market & Our TechnologyANYbotics transforms industrial plants in the energy, process, and utility sector by introducing robotics to a wide range of novel applications that so far were beyond reach. Our customers are large asset operators and industrial service providers pioneering the use of robotics technology for inspection and maintenance. Our mobile robot ANYmal uses legs for extreme mobility in complex environments, camera- and LIDAR-based sensing for full autonomy and obstacle avoidance, and AI for high-quality and consistent inspection results. We develop numerous customized hardware systems, including the entire robotic platform, actuators, sensors, inspection payloads, charging systems, and all related ANYbotics mechanical hardware.About UsANYbotics is a leading robotics company specializing in advanced autonomous systems. With a successful Series B financing round recently closed, we are poised for rapid growth and international expansion. Our mission is to revolutionize the robotics industry through cutting-edge technology and innovation. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead to join our team and help us shape the future of robotic Locomotion.Your ContributionsLead cost planning, tracking, and optimization for R&D projects and product development pipelinesDevelop cost models for prototypes, pilot programs, and scale-up scenariosPartner with engineering, procurement, and production teams to manage BOM costs and drive design-to-cost initiativesEvaluate ROI for R&D activities and technology choicesSupport make-or-buy analyses and strategic sourcing decisionsBe an example to the company for the feasibility of well-executed remote workEstablish and enforce R&D-specific quality protocols, including lab operations, testing, validation, and pilot productionEnsure alignment of R&D quality standards with industry regulationsImplement robust documentation, traceability, and audit-readiness practices throughout the R&D processFacilitate root cause analyses for experimental or prototype failures and implement preventive measuresGuide teams in risk-based thinking and design for quality (DFQ)Collaborate with product development, innovation, and engineering teams to integrate cost and quality into early-stage designChampion a culture of innovation that balances technical ambition with financial and quality disciplineLead cross-functional cost-quality reviews and stage-gate checkpointsMentor and develop a high-performing team in R&D costing, quality systems, and complianceYour ProfileBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, R&D Management, or related fieldCertifications such as Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), ISO Lead Auditor, or PMP are advantageousStrong analytical and financial acumen, with experience evaluating R&D investments and cost structuresExpertise in quality frameworks relevant to research and innovationExceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsFamiliarity with PLM systems, ERP software, and R&D-specific platformsKnowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001Proven ability to foster a quality-driven innovation culture across R&D and the wider organizationDemonstrated success in building a team, product, process, or system that achieved measurable targetsStrong in self-coordination, able to structure work independently and deliver resultsInterested in working with external partners and learning directly from users in the fieldWilling to travel approximately 2–3 weeks per year to co-locate with ANYbotics team members and customersBonus PointsExperience in cost-quality leadership within robotics, mechatronics, or advanced technology sectorsHands-on exposure to scaling R&D projects into production-ready platformsTrack record of embedding quality and cost considerations into innovation pipelines without slowing development speedWe offer you a very exciting and dynamic work environment, the opportunity to become part of a fast-growing company and an ambitious team that is on a mission to change the industrial inspection market, a chance to leverage your experience and bring in your own ideas, a fair market salary, an attractive employee stock ownership plan, and a job in the city of Zurich.
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