Global Technical Project Lead: Process Design & Transfers

ITech Consult AG; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Technical Supplier Manager to bridge internal engineering and external supplier networks. You will own instrument component design, process validation, and industrialization across supplier sites, ensuring robust production and high-quality output.

Ideal candidates bring a university technical degree and 5–6+ years in manufacturing process design, supplier management, and international tech transfers.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in a technical field.
• Hands-on SPC, Cpk, MSA, and pFMEA experience.
• Leadership in external technology transfers and line ramp-ups.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and GMP/FDA is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and industrialize robust manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components across external suppliers.
• Define validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ) and establish Cp/Cpk baselines and Gage R&R.
• Embed DfX principles with R&D to prevent bottlenecks and drive yield optimization.
• Lead PFMEA, poka-yoke controls, and root-cause investigations.
• Steer end-to-end technical transfers between external contract manufacturers.
• Establish qualification master plans, schedules, milestones, and progress reporting.
• Align across originating/receiving sites, Roche Global Sourcing, QA, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Monitor supplier performance and component quality trends throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why problem solving for deviations.
• Conduct supplier technical assessments and audits as part of qualification.
• Drive supplier-side engineering changes, capacity expansions, and continuous line stabilization.

Skills

Process design

Technical project leadership

SPC

Cpk analysis

MSA

pFMEA

English

German

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Process / Industrial)

Job description

Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Technical Supplier Manager to bridge internal engineering and external supplier networks. You will own instrument component design, process validation, and industrialization across supplier sites, ensuring robust production and high-quality output.

Ideal candidates bring a university technical degree and 5–6+ years in manufacturing process design, supplier management, and international tech transfers.