Industrial Engineer

Artidis; Basel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus for outstanding performance

Job summary

Artidis, a Basel-based health tech company, seeks an Industrial Engineer to design and continuously improve the ART-1 production system for commercial launch volumes. You will translate demand into capacity, staff plans and infrastructure, and industrialize robust processes to meet throughput, cost and quality targets.

In a fast-paced startup environment, you will lead design transfers, define standards, and implement efficient layouts with a strong Lean focus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
• 5+ years in industrial or regulated manufacturing, preferably MedTech.
• Hands-on experience in production-system design, line balancing and capacity planning.
• Lean manufacturing methods such as VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and structured problem solving.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / QMSR environments.
• ERP experience; Odoo a plus; CAD/layout tools advantageous.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and continuous improvement of the ART-1 production system.
• Translate demand and ramp-up requirements into capacity, staffing, equipment and infrastructure plans.
• Develop and industrialize robust, repeatable manufacturing and test processes meeting quality, cost and scalability criteria.
• Lead design transfer to internal and external manufacturers (DFM/DFA, pilot builds, manufacturing-readiness assessments).
• With Engineering and Quality, establish routings, work instructions, standard work, acceptance criteria and process controls.
• Design and implement layouts, workstations, tooling, equipment and material flow; coordinate installation and qualification.
• Assess manufacturing risks and define process controls and qualification/validation requirements.
• Assess manufacturing impact of product changes and ensure controlled implementation.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Project management

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Process Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Odoo

CAD

Layout planning

Production-simulation tools

Job description

About Artidis

Artidis is a pioneering clinical stage health technology company that aims to set the gold standard in tissue analysis and therapy optimization. By combining its nanotechnology platform for rapid tissue analysis with a holistic data solution, Artidis accelerates drug discovery, tissue engineering, and personalized treatment. Artidis focuses its research and development efforts on solid tumors to enhance responses to chemo, immuno, and cell therapies, driving precision in cancer care.

Job Purpose

The Industrial Engineer builds the production system for commercial launch volumes, covering line design, line balancing, capacity analysis, productivity and standard work. The goal is a documented, validated and scalable ART-1® production system that reliably meets commercial demand with predictable throughput, quality, cost and resource levels. To achieve this, the role designs, balances and continuously improves the production lines so that performance is measured, standardized and sustained.

The Industrial Engineer builds the production system for commercial launch volumes, covering line design, line balancing, capacity analysis, productivity and standard work. The objective is a documented, validated and scalable ART-1® production system that reliably meets commercial demand with predictable throughput, quality, cost and resource levels. The role designs, balances and continuously improves the production lines so that performance is measured, standardised and sustained.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the design and continuous improvement of the ART-1® production system.
• Translate demand and ramp-up requirements into capacity, staffing, equipment and infrastructure plans.
• Develop and industrialize robust, repeatable and efficient manufacturing and test processes that meet quality, cost and scalability requirements.
• Lead design transfer to internal and external manufacturers (DFM/DFA, pilot builds, manufacturing-readiness assessments).
• With Engineering and Quality, establish routings, work instructions, standard work, acceptance criteria and process controls.
• Design and implement layouts, workstations, tooling, equipment and material flow. Define the requirements and coordinate installation, qualification, maintenance interfaces and production readiness.
• Assess manufacturing risks and define process controls and qualification/validation requirements.
• Assess the manufacturing impact of product and process changes and ensure controlled implementation, including verification and validation.
• Investigate process deviations, identify systemic root causes and implement effective CAPAs.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and industrial-engineering methods to eliminate waste, reduce variability and improve process capability. Verify measurable, sustainable gains in performance and manufacturing cost.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial or regulated manufacturing, preferably in MedTech, with practical experience in ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / QMSR environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in production-system design, line balancing, capacity planning and modelling, time studies, workstation design, standard work, and production-flow optimization.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable and sustained improvements in throughput, cycle time, productivity, yield, or capacity.
• Practical experience with Lean manufacturing methods such as VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and structured problem solving.
• Experience with process validation and equipment qualification, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and maintaining processes within their validated operating envelope.
• Working knowledge of process FMEA, CAPA, non-conformance investigation, and manufacturing change control.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; Odoo experience is a plus. Experience with CAD, layout planning, capacity modelling, or production-simulation tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and structured documentation skills, combined with a hands-on, shop-floor-oriented working style.
• Six Sigma certification preferred; project-management certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English.

Working Conditions

The environment is a typical start-up with an intrinsically motivated international team. Our company is an excellent place for rapid advancement and offers a promising opportunity to learn and share know-how in a very agile environment. The position requires the employee to go the extra mile when needed. We are looking for a team player who appreciates direct communication. The effort is rewarded with challenging tasks, the possibility to take responsibility, a highly driven team, and work serving a significant purpose. The job position comes with a competitive salary and a bonus for outstanding performance.