Manufacturing Engineering Manager (CNC / Lean / Automation)

Gramian Consulting; Neuenburg; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gramian Consultancy is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager for an on-site role in the Jura canton, Switzerland. The role encompasses leading manufacturing engineering, design, CNC programming, and industrialization initiatives within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include driving lean production improvements, coordinating cross-functional technical activities, and guiding machinery integration and shop-floor layout optimization to enhance productivity, quality,

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of experience in industrial production or manufacturing engineering.
• At least 5 years in a manufacturing or technical management role.
• Strong experience implementing Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with machinery procurement, automation, and tooling.
• Experience designing production workflows and manufacturing layouts.
• Technical expertise in CNC programming.

Aufgaben

• Lead multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering, design, and programming teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of production processes and manufacturing methodologies.
• Lead the industrialization of new products and integration of new production capabilities.
• Coordinate technical activities across process engineering, applications, and production teams.
• Implement and optimize Lean manufacturing practices.
• Lead the selection, procurement, installation, and integration of new machinery and automated systems.
• Design and improve production workflows and shop-floor layouts.
• Oversee CNC programming and machining-process optimization.
• Manage complex technical and industrial projects from planning through implementation.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

CNC programming

Team leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Industrialization

Project management

Jobbeschreibung

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About The Role

Our client is an established industrial manufacturer specializing in high-precision mechanical components and engineered production systems. The organization combines advanced machining, manufacturing engineering, and continuous-improvement practices to support complex industrial applications.
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary technical function spanning manufacturing engineering, design, CNC programming, and industrialization. The role combines team leadership, Lean manufacturing, production process optimization, machinery integration, CNC expertise, and technical project management.
CONTRACT: Permanent, full-time
LOCATIONS: On-site, Jura canton, Switzerland
PROCESS: Initial qualification followed by client interviews

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering, design, and programming teams
• Drive continuous improvement of production processes and manufacturing methodologies
• Lead the industrialization of new products and integration of new production capabilities
• Coordinate technical activities across process engineering, applications, and production teams
• Implement and optimize Lean manufacturing practices
• Lead the selection, procurement, installation, and integration of new machinery and automated systems
• Design and improve production workflows and shop-floor layouts
• Oversee CNC programming and machining-process optimization
• Manage complex technical and industrial projects from planning through implementation
• Support long-term improvements in productivity, quality, precision, and manufacturing capacity

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in industrial production or manufacturing engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or technical management role
• Strong practical experience implementing and improving Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Hands-on experience with the procurement and integration of machinery, automation, and specialized tooling
• Strong experience designing production workflows and manufacturing layouts
• Technical expertise in CNC programming
• Practical experience with lathes, milling machines, grinding, or comparable precision-machining equipment
• Fluent French and English