Manufacturing Engineer Tech: Optimize Processes & Layouts

The Recruiting Hive; Bern; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Tech to optimize shop-floor processes, design workstation layouts, and drive safety and quality across plant operations.

You will conduct time studies, create labor standards, build kanban systems, author clear work instructions, and analyze data to improve throughput. Strong CAD and MS Office skills are required; Swiss manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Leadership

Power BI

SQL

Basic coding

Communication

Education

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree (Associate or Bachelor’s) or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Tech to optimize shop-floor processes, design workstation layouts, and drive safety and quality across plant operations.

You will conduct time studies, create labor standards, build kanban systems, author clear work instructions, and analyze data to improve throughput. Strong CAD and MS Office skills are required; Swiss manufacturing experience is a plus.