Manufacturing Engineer

6 Degrees Search; Bern; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Bern to optimize shop floor processes, improve safety, and boost quality across plant operations. You will perform time studies, develop labor standards, create workstation layouts, and drive efficiency through kanban systems, documentation, and small automation improvements.

This role requires a degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, CAD proficiency, and strong communication and leadership skills.

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 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

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Experience in manufacturing

Education

Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Power BI

SQL

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.