Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the role

We are seeking a practical engineering leader who can coach a team while working directly on the shop floor. The manager will lead Manufacturing Engineering, drive improvements, and solve complex process and equipment problems.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to improve productivity, quality, cost, delivery and competitiveness.
• Develop, validate and standardize manufacturing solutions in collaboration with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, Supply Chain, Finance and R&D.
• Reduce process variation, support new product introduction and build technical capability across the organization.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering, process optimization, industrialization and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing environments governed by IATF 16949 standards is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Automation and process validation.
• Equipment qualification, tooling and CAPEX project experience.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and Minitab.
• Structured problem‑solving and risk analysis methodologies.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package and performance‑based bonus plans.
• Health and wellness incentives, attractive pension fund for Switzerland and employee stock purchase program.
• Community outreach programs and employee resource groups.