Design & Project Development Engineer

Ferrum Management Services AG; Schafisheim; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Flexible working time

Work from home

Free parking

Sports programs

Discounts at local shops

International family-run business

Flat hierarchies

Job summary

Ferrum Process Systems AG in Switzerland seeks an experienced engineer to own technical projects focused on design optimization, cost reduction, and sustainable improvements. You will analyze components and assemblies across the value chain and support make-or-buy decisions.

Lead cross-functional projects with CAD expertise (SolidWorks) and experience in CAM/FEM/PDM, while communicating effectively in English and German. Travel ~10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field (e.g., BSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar).
• Completed basic technical training (apprenticeship), ideally as a Design Engineer (Konstrukteur/in EFZ) or Polymechanic (Polymechaniker/in EFZ).
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage project controlling, and facilitate project meetings.
• Proactive, highly communicative personality with a strong understanding of processes and a high level of personal responsibility.
• Proficient in using CAD systems (ideally SolidWorks), along with initial experience in CAM, FEM, or PDM solutions.
• Knowledge of FMEA (Design and Process), Value Engineering, or product certifications.
• Fluent in English and German; knowledge of Polish is a plus.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 10%)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical projects with a focus on design optimization, cost reduction, and sustainable product improvements.
• Analyze and continuously improve components, assemblies, and solutions across the entire value chain.
• Support and help shape make-or-buy decisions based on technical and economic criteria.
• Independently manage the engineering of manufactured parts and design solutions, integrating the expertise of various departments.
• Implement Value Engineering to reduce costs and complexity without compromising functionality, quality, or reliability.
• Coordinate development activities in close collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, as well as other internal and external interfaces.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Process understanding

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship in Design Engineer/Polymechanic

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM

FEM

PDM

FMEA (Design/Process)

Job description

The Ferrum Group - with its subsidiaries Ferrum Packaging AG, Ferrum Process Systems AG and Ferrum Analytics and Sorting AG - employs a total of around 800 people and offers high-quality products and services worldwide in the field of mechanical engineering. Around 30 apprentices are trained at the Thanks to our other locations in the USA, China, India, Brazil, Ivory Coast, Poland and Germany and Spain and our representatives in over 80 countries, we are close to our customers.

Ferrum Process Systems AG (centrifuge technology) serves a demanding clientele in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry worldwide.

Your responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical projects with a focus on design optimization, cost reduction, and sustainable product improvements
• Analyze and continuously improve components, assemblies, and solutions across the entire value chain
• Support and help shape make-or-buy decisions based on technical and economic criteria
• Independently manage the engineering of manufactured parts and design solutions, integrating the expertise of various departments
• Implement Value Engineering to reduce costs and complexity without compromising functionality, quality, or reliability
• Coordinate development activities in close collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, as well as other internal and external interfaces

Your profile

• Degree in a technical field (e.g., BSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar)
• Completed basic technical training (apprenticeship), ideally as a Design Engineer (Konstrukteur/in EFZ) or Polymechanic (Polymechaniker/in EFZ), is a strong asset
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage project controlling, and facilitate project meetings
• Proactive, highly communicative personality with a strong understanding of processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• Proficient in using CAD systems (ideally SolidWorks), along with initial experience in CAM, FEM, or PDM solutions
• Knowledge of FMEA (Design and Process), Value Engineering, or product certifications
• Fluent in English and German; knowledge of Polish is a plus
• Willingness to travel (approx. 10%)

We offer you

• 40-hour week and holidays above the legal regulations
• Flexible working time model for a better work-life balance
• Work from home option
• Free car parking right in front of our modern new building / good accessibility by public transport
• Various free sports programmes
• Discounts at local sports shops and gyms
• An international family-run business that places great value on an open corporate culture and flat hierarchies
• Interesting tasks in a well-established and motivated team