Manufacturing Engineer

Distalmotion SA; Schweiz; Vor Ort; EUR 97.518 - 135.442; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Structured onboarding program

Autonomy and flexibility

Dynamic environment

Zusammenfassung

Distalmotion SA in Switzerland is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for surgical robotic instruments to cover the full product lifecycle, from setting up new assembly lines to driving continuous improvement. The role interfaces with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and external partners to ensure reliable, efficient manufacturing as volumes grow.

The position is based at our Epalinges office with regular time at supplier sites (primarily in western Switzerland) and requires fluency in English and

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process development in medical devices.
• Experience in precision mechanical assembly and equipment qualification.
• Knowledge of manufacturing statistics tools (Minitab or similar).
• CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar) is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French.

Aufgaben

• Provide engineering support to production, resolving deviations and quality events with root-cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in production performance, improve process capability, yield, cycle time, and costs.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing documentation (process flows, pFMEAs).
• Review field complaints and contribute to corrective actions.
• Plan and execute IQ/OQ/PQ and equipment qualifications per ISO 13485.
• Voice manufacturing needs during product development for manufacturability.

Kenntnisse

Experience in manufacturing eng

Precision mechanical assembly

Manufacturing equipment development/QA

Statistical tools (Minitab)

CAD (SolidWorks)

English and French

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Jobbeschreibung

The Manufacturing Engineer for surgical robotic instruments will play a key role across the full product lifecycle, from setting up new assembly lines to driving continuous improvement once production is up-and-running. The Manufacturing Engineer will work at the intersection of R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and our external partners and will make sure every product can be built reliably, efficiently, and meet yield and performance as volumes grow.

This role is based at our Epalinges office, with regular time at our suppliers' sites (mostly in western Switzerland).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production, resolving process deviations, equipment issues, and quality events with structured root-cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement in production performance, turning data and root-cause analysis into better processes and design. Monitor and improve process capability, assembly lines, first-pass yield, cycle time, and cost per unit.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing documentation, such as process flows, pFMEAs, etc.
• Review field complaints related to medical devices, and contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), test method validations, and equipment qualifications in line with ISO 13485
• Be the voice of manufacturing during product development to ensure products can be manufactured reliably and cost-efficiently (design-for-manufacturing, design-for-assembly).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization or process development in the medical device industry (ideally in a controlled environment)
• Knowledge of precision mechanical assembly
• Experience in development and/or qualification of manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of manufacturing statistic tools (Minitab or similar)
• CAD (SolidWorks or similar) skills is a plus
• Fluent in English and French

What we offer

• A dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge medical technology that is shaping the future of robotic surgery.
• Fast-growing Company where innovation meets agility.
• Structured onboarding program and training, ensuring a confident start.
• High degree of autonomy and flexibility.