Manufacturing Engineer

Accounting Search; Bern; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a client in Bern, Switzerland, to optimize production and improve safety and quality across plant operations.

You will conduct time studies, develop CAD layouts, implement kanban systems, and analyze costs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and throughput.

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 through time studies, labor costing, and labor-rate setting.
• Create CAD drawings for workstations, layouts, and material flow.
• Build kanban systems, write operator instructions, and automate processes for safety and throughput.
• Perform cost analyses, root-cause problem solving, and test materials/equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Power BI

SQL

Basic coding

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.