Manufacturing Engineer

The Keystone Distinction Group; Bern; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our client’s Bern operations. You will optimize production, design workstation layouts, and drive efficiency, safety, and quality across plant operations.

You’ll conduct time studies, build Bills of Labor, and set labor rates; create CAD drawings for workstations and material flow; develop kanban systems and operator instructions, and pursue cost and process improvements through data analysis.

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

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Education

Industrial 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.