Production Engineer (m/w/d)

bJobdescription /bbr /pWe are looking for an engaged, quality-minded Production Engineer (m/w/d) to strengthen an international engineering team for our client, a leader in the medical device and in-vitro diagnostics industry based in Rotkreuz.br /br /br / /ppIn this role, you will be part of a global Production Engineering division that proactively designs, optimizes, and maintains production processes and product designs across an international manufacturing network. You will take ownership of Change Control Management (ECR/ECO) for established products, manage small-scale improvement projects, and support the transfer of new product innovations from the pilot phase into commercial manufacturing within a regulated GMP environment.br /br /br /br /br / /ppGeneral Information /pullipStart Date: As soon as possible (Latest possible start date: ) /p /lilipDuration: 1 year (with option for extension) /p /lilipWorkplace: Rotkreuz /p /lilipWorkload: 100% /p /lilipHome Office: Yes, available (approx. 4 days per month / ~1 day per week) /p /liliTravel Activity: Yes, up to 10–20% if required /li /ulpbr /br /br /br / /ph3Tasks Responsibilities /h3 ullipTechnical Change Coordination: Take ownership for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) in close alignment with Product Leaders and Chapter Leads; ensure proactive monitoring and clear communication to guarantee timely closure. /p /lilipMaster Data Process Documentation: Create, update, and maintain detailed technical specifications, test documentation, work instructions, routing sheets, SAP master data, and Bills of Materials (BOMs); ensure seamless control of design changes entering and exiting production. /p /lilipNew Product Transfer Prototyping: Accompany development projects from the pilot phase to series manufacturing. Coordinate material requirements and build, test, and repair prototype breadboards/functional models for complex mechatronic systems while providing feedback on Design for Manufacturability (DFM). /p /lilipProduction Line Design Material Management: Support the design, optimization, and setup of assembly lines and testing processes for complex diagnostic equipment; drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement process (CIP) initiatives. /p /lilipProject Stakeholder Ownership: Manage smaller assigned technical and process harmonization projects, coordinating across cross-functional teams in a global matrix organization (across Switzerland, Germany, and the USA). /p /lilipQuality Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to quality goals, deadlines, and medical device regulatory standards (GMP) throughout all production engineering activities.br /br /br /br /br /br / /p /li /ulh3Qualifications Requirements (Must-Haves) /h3 ullipEducation: Technical education/degree (FH) or completed advanced technical training (e.g., Staatlich geprüfter Techniker) in engineering, automation, or a related technical discipline. /p /lilipProduction Transfer Experience: Hands-on experience transferring new projects into production, designing assembly processes, and building/repairing breadboards or functional models of complex mechatronic systems. /p /lilipMedical Device Assembly Background: Initial hands-on professional experience in the assembly, testing, complaint handling, and repair of medical diagnostic instruments or similar regulated mechatronic systems. /p /lilipProcess Change Management: Proven track record in process coordination, Change Management (ECR/ECO), and stakeholder management, combined with a strong service mindset and proactive problem-solving drive. /p /liliMatrix Collaboration Languages: Exceptional communication and team skills for collaborating across international sites. /liliProfessional proficiency in both German and English (spoken and written) is mandatory. /lilipDigital Tool Affinity: High willingness and adaptability to learn new digital tools and thrive in an evolving, agile, and self-driven environment. /p /lilipTravel Flexibility: Willingness to undertake occasional travel (approx. 10–20%) to international network sites if required.br /br /br /br /br /br / /p /li /ulh3Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Haves) /h3 ullipERP System Knowledge: Hands-on experience working with SAP (master data maintenance, BOMs, change management modules). /p /lilipHands-on Electronics/Assembly Focus: Direct practical background as an electronics specialist, assembly technician, or technical specialist for diagnostic hardware. /p /li /ul