Industrialization Design Engineer

HaslerRail; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sécheron Hasler Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced Industrialization Design Engineer to drive product industrialization from development through serial production. The role collaborates across Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Quality to improve manufacturability and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, DFM/DFA, and hands-on shop-floor support, with English and French language skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design, industrialization or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with prototype validation, production ramp-up and industrialization activities.
• Experience with Engineering Change Management and BOM management.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems.
• Experience in a multicultural multi-site industrial environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, machining, sheet metal and assembly.
• Clear and structured communication and autonomous collaboration on shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and industrialization activities across product lifecycle.
• Support prototype manufacturing, validation, ramp-up and serial production.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and solve manufacturing issues.
• Propose robust, cost-effective technical solutions.
• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, and documentation using SolidWorks, PLM and Oracle ERP.
• Manage ECOs and assess impact on manufacturing and deliveries.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Quality to improve manufacturability.
• Contribute to NCR investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles and train production teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Industrialization

Manufacturing engineering

SolidWorks

ERP systems

PLM systems

DFM

DFA

Quality standards (ISO)

Cross-functional collaboration

Shop floor support

English proficiency

French communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering (advantage)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Audros (PLM/PDM)

Job description

With over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage, Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in high-power electrical and electronic equipment. Our solutions power railways, renewable energy, DC and AC networks, and industrial systems worldwide trusted for their precision, reliability, and innovation.

Safety meets innovation in our Electrical Safety Solutions unit. From high-speed circuit breakers to voltage limiters, we engineer the components that protect critical infrastructure. Be part of a team where your work safeguards lives and powers progress. For the expansion of our team, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Industrialization Design Engineer to join the Business Unit Electrical Safety Solutions (ESS). The successful candidate will support product industrialization from development through serial production while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across multiple production sites worldwide.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical design and industrialization activities supporting products throughout their complete lifecycle.
• Support prototype manufacturing, industrial validation, production ramp-up and serial production.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and participate actively in solving manufacturing issues.
• Propose and implement robust, pragmatic and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Create, update and maintain mechanical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM) and technical documentation using SolidWorks, PLM systems and Oracle ERP.
• Work efficiently with SolidWorks, PLM and Oracle ERP, selecting the most appropriate methodologies to support industrialization activities.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and assess their impact on manufacturing, inventory and customer deliveries.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Quality to improve manufacturability and product reliability.
• Participate in Non-Conformity Report (NCR) investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Support production operators through technical guidance and practical problem solving.
• Contribute to product and process continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and traceability of technical documentation.
• Share technical knowledge and support Industrialization teams worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical discipline
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering is considered an advantage. Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design, industrialization or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience supporting production, prototype validation and industrialization activities.
• Experience with Engineering Change Management and BOM management.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems.
• Experience working in a multicultural and multi-site industrial environment is considered an advantage.
• Excellent proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with Oracle ERP and PLM/PDM systems (Audros is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, machining, sheet metal and assembly.
• Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management and configuration management.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and industrial best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Clear and structured communication skills.
• Hands-on attitude with the ability to provide practical technical support on the shop floor.
• Ability to train and support production teams when required.
• English fluency is mandatory, as well as capacity to communicate in French. Other languages are a plus.

We fosterflat hierarchiesanddirect communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. You'll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.