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

Intern Legal & Compliance (m/f/d) 

Location: Winterthur

Workload: 100%

Start date: As per agreement

Responsibilities: 

• Support configuration and global deployment of a new compliance system
• Assist in mapping and documenting applicable legal obligations across WinGD’s locations
• Coordinate with local teams in Winterthur, Shanghai, Busan and Tokyo to drive adoption
• Help prepare training materials and conduct user onboarding sessions
• Contribute to project tracking, process optimization and transparent compliance workflows
• Support the rollout and implementation of a new compliance tool with strong focus on Health & Safety 
• Assist with data structuring and migration into the compliance system
• Support documentation of Health & Safety requirements, processes and controls
• Assist in user guidance materials (instructions, FAQs, presentations)
• Support coordination with internal stakeholders (Legal, EHS, HR, IT, Operations)
• Support testing, validation and go‑live preparation of the tool

Requirements: 

• Enrolled student (Bachelor or Master) in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Safety Management or comparable studies
• Interest in compliance, health & safety or regulatory topics
• Basic understanding of corporate processes 
• Structured and reliable working style 
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with IT Tools
• English & German (very good written and spoken), (Mandarin or Korean would be a plus, but not required)

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