Manufacturing Engineer

Ives & Associates; Bern; On-site; CHF 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Berne, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive efficiency, safety and quality across plant operations on the shop floor. You will optimize production with time studies and labor rates, design workstation layouts and material flow, and implement kanban systems with clear instructions to improve throughput.

You will also analyze costs, perform root-cause problem solving, and test materials and equipment to validate improvements.

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

Industrial Engineering degree

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Power BI

SQL

Basic coding

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

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