Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling (BKM)

About the role

GE Vernova's Gas Power business unit is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling (BKM) to join its production site in Birr. You will design, develop and improve the tools and fixtures that keep precision turbine manufacturing running, within the Betriebsmittelkonstruktion (BMK) team, which covers the full lifecycle of production tooling, measuring equipment and manufacturing resources for gas turbines, steam turbines and generator rotors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design and construction of specialized tools, measuring equipment and fixtures for gas turbines, steam turbines and generator rotors
• Ensure the availability and on-time delivery of operating resources through internal manufacturing or external partners
• Define and optimize tool, measurement and manufacturing concepts with production and engineering
• Develop machining strategies, calculate cutting parameters and maintain TDM tool lists and related master data
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement, including quotations, cost comparisons and technical drawing reviews
• Monitor process performance, tool consumption and costs, and initiate corrective actions and design improvements

Required profile

• Fluent German and good written and spoken English are mandatory; work authorization in Switzerland is required (Swiss, EU/EFTA nationals or those holding a valid Swiss work permit; no sponsorship)
• Technical qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering; a Swiss Higher Technical School (HF) diploma or equivalent is ideal
• Proven experience designing production tooling, fixtures and manufacturing equipment
• Solid knowledge of machining processes, tooling concepts and measurement strategies
• Preferred: experience with tooling or fixture design for turbines, compressors or other large rotating equipment, and a background in procurement coordination with technical suppliers

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP and TDM or a comparable tool data management system
• Machining strategy development and tool data management

What we offer

• A competitive benefits package depending on employment status and regulations
• Programs supporting personal and professional life
• Professional development through hands-on training and further education programs
• An inclusive corporate culture