Project Engineer (Polymer Machining & Processing)

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY is looking for a Project Engineer to strengthen its polymer machining and processing business in Klingnau, Aargau, Switzerland. The role drives manufacturing excellence through process optimization, quality assurance and the delivery of engineering projects, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams. It takes ownership of technically challenging projects from concept through implementation, including the design and development of components, tooling and technical solutions using CAD.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for sales, procurement and production, troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop and validate tooling and work instructions
• Manage internal and external customer projects, define milestones and deliverables, and coordinate trials and implementation with production, quality, maintenance, sales, procurement and AVOR
• Improve production processes, define and validate manufacturing parameters, and reduce scrap, rework, downtime and cycle times
• Plan, coordinate and perform mechanical, electrical and thermal testing of materials and components, including specimen preparation and test setup
• Evaluate test results and prepare detailed technical reports and documentation
• Investigate product and process deviations using root-cause analysis and verify corrective actions
• Create and maintain CAD drawings and 3D models for components, assemblies, tooling and test fixtures, and update documentation after design or process changes
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements and support the review and approval of technical changes
• Support the implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems

Required profile

• Engineering qualification in mechanical, production or industrial engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proven experience managing engineering projects and coordinating technical activities across cross-functional teams
• Fluent German and English
• Experience with measurement technology and mechanical, electrical and thermal laboratory testing, including data analysis, test documentation and technical reporting

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD software and reading technical drawings
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling and process validation
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is an advantage