Head of Refractive Laser Lifecycle Engineering

About the role

This role combines end-to-end ownership of lifecycle engineering for released products with the strategic mandate to design and implement a scalable Germany–India operating model. This role is critical to ZEISS Medical Technology’s ability to: Ensure uninterrupted product availability despite increasing component obsolescence, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity demands

What you'll do

• Lifecycle Ownership & Product Sustainability
• Assume full accountability for lifecycle engineering of released refractive products (post Gate 5), covering quality, safety, compliance, cost, and timelines
• Define and continuously evolve lifecycle roadmaps across product lines
• Lead obsolescence management strategies, including second sourcing and redesign decisions
• Oversee supplier-driven changes, including technical evaluation, risk assessment, and implementation

What you need

• Portfolio management
• Performance management
• B.Tech or B.E. or PhD