Manufacturing Process Engineer (CNC & Production Optimisation)

Salve.Inno Consulting; Delsberg; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

40-hour working week

Exposure to advanced technologies

Collaboration with experienced teams

Job summary

Salve.Inno Consulting in Switzerland seeks an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to oversee CNC operations, optimize production, and develop new manufacturing cells in a precision engineering setting. You will lead cross-functional teams, write CNC programs, select equipment, and implement LEAN initiatives to improve throughput, quality and waste reduction.

This hands-on role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and at least 10 years of manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer and at least 10 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent French and professional English proficiency are essential.
• LEAN manufacturing principles knowledge; LEAN certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise existing CNC machinery, manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing cells, production workflows and operational processes.
• Support selection, evaluation and procurement of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Design and develop fixtures, tooling and manufacturing setups.
• Write, review and approve CNC programs for lathes, milling and grinding equipment.
• Apply LEAN principles to improve efficiency, productivity and performance.
• Plan and optimise manufacturing line layouts to enhance workflows.
• Lead and coordinate manufacturing engineering projects from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction and manufacturing optimisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to resolve production challenges.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Support introduction of new equipment, technologies and production methods.

Skills

CNC programming

LEAN manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to oversee and optimise manufacturing operations within a precision engineering environment.

This position focuses on managing existing CNC machinery and production processes, developing new manufacturing cells, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. You will contribute to equipment selection, tooling design, CNC programming and manufacturing process optimisation.

The role requires a hands-on engineering professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities and a solid understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise existing CNC machinery, manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing cells, production workflows and operational processes.
• Support the selection, evaluation and procurement of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Participate in the design and development of fixtures, tooling and manufacturing setups.
• Write, review and approve CNC programs for lathes, milling machines and grinding equipment.
• Apply LEAN manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, productivity and operational performance.
• Plan and optimise manufacturing line layouts to enhance production workflows.
• Lead and coordinate manufacturing engineering projects from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction and manufacturing optimisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to resolve production challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Support the introduction of new equipment, manufacturing technologies and production methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles and proven experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience operating and programming CNC lathes, milling machines and grinders.
• Experience managing manufacturing projects, including equipment selection, tooling procurement and production line layout.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, production engineering and process optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, open‑minded approach.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives.
• Fluent French is essential.
• Professional English proficiency.
• LEAN manufacturing certification is considered an advantage.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment contract.
• 40-hour working week.
• Opportunity to work on manufacturing engineering and CNC process improvement projects.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering and production teams.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed during the recruitment process.