CNC Process Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Optimization

Salve.Inno Consulting; Delsberg; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

40-hour working week

Exposure to advanced technologies

Collaboration with experienced teams

Job summary

Salve.Inno Consulting in Switzerland seeks an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to oversee CNC operations, optimize production, and develop new manufacturing cells in a precision engineering setting. You will lead cross-functional teams, write CNC programs, select equipment, and implement LEAN initiatives to improve throughput, quality and waste reduction.

This hands-on role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and at least 10 years of manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer and at least 10 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent French and professional English proficiency are essential.
• LEAN manufacturing principles knowledge; LEAN certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise existing CNC machinery, manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing cells, production workflows and operational processes.
• Support selection, evaluation and procurement of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Design and develop fixtures, tooling and manufacturing setups.
• Write, review and approve CNC programs for lathes, milling and grinding equipment.
• Apply LEAN principles to improve efficiency, productivity and performance.
• Plan and optimise manufacturing line layouts to enhance workflows.
• Lead and coordinate manufacturing engineering projects from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction and manufacturing optimisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to resolve production challenges.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Support introduction of new equipment, technologies and production methods.

Skills

CNC programming

LEAN manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Salve.Inno Consulting in Switzerland seeks an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to oversee CNC operations, optimize production, and develop new manufacturing cells in a precision engineering setting. You will lead cross-functional teams, write CNC programs, select equipment, and implement LEAN initiatives to improve throughput, quality and waste reduction.

This hands-on role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and at least 10 years of manufacturing