Manufacturing Engineer

True North Consultants, Inc.; Bern; On-site; CHF 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize shop floor processes, analyze workflows, and drive improvements in safety, efficiency and quality at our Berne, IN client site.

You will perform time studies, develop labor standards, design workstation layouts with CAD, and implement kanban systems. Strong problem solving, communication, and leadership are essential as you collaborate across teams to elevate performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Associate or Bachelor’s).
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or basic coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Production: Conduct time studies, build Bills of Labor, and set labor rates.
• Design & Layout: Create CAD drawings for workstations, plant layouts, and material flow systems.
• Drive Efficiency: Build kanban systems, write clear operator work instructions, and automate processes to improve safety and throughput.
• Analyze & Improve: Perform cost analysis, root-cause problem solving, and material/equipment testing.

Skills

Time studies

Labor planning

CAD drawings

Plant layouts

Kanban systems

Work instructions

Automation

Cost analysis

Root cause analysis

Material testing

Equipment testing

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a proactive engineer who loves optimizing processes and solving problems on the shop floor? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Berne, IN, driving efficiency, safety, and quality across plant operations.

What You’ll Do

• Optimize Production: Conduct time studies, build Bills of Labor, and set labor rates.

• Design & Layout: Create CAD drawings for workstations, plant layouts, and material flow systems.

• Drive Efficiency: Build kanban systems, write clear operator work instructions, and automate processes to improve safety and throughput.

• Analyze & Improve: Perform cost analysis, root-cause problem solving, and material/equipment testing.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Associate or Bachelor’s).

• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or basic coding is a plus.

No relocation - commutable candidates only.