Design & Project Development Engineer

Ferrum Management Services AG; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Work from home option

Parking near building

Sports programmes

Gym discounts

Flat hierarchies

Open corporate culture

Job summary

Ferrum Process Systems AG is seeking an engineer to lead technical projects focused on design optimization, cost reduction, and sustainable improvements. You will analyze components and assemblies across the value chain, and help shape make-or-buy decisions based on technical and economic criteria.

The role requires independent management of engineered parts and collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field (e.g., BSc in Mechanical Engineering).
• Apprenticeship in design engineering (Konstrukteur/in EFZ) or polymechanics is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage project controlling, and facilitate project meetings.
• Proactive, highly communicative with good understanding of processes and responsibility.
• Proficient in CAD systems (SolidWorks) with CAM/FEM/PDM exposure.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical projects with focus on design optimization, cost reduction, and sustainable improvements.
• Analyse and improve components, assemblies, and solutions across the value chain.
• Support and shape make-or-buy decisions based on technical and economic criteria.
• Independently manage engineering of manufactured parts and design solutions across departments.
• Implement Value Engineering to reduce costs and complexity without compromising quality.
• Coordinate development activities with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and other interfaces.

Skills

Project management

Communication

English language

German language

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship in design engineering / polymechanic

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

FEM

PDM

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