Process Engineer NPI

VAT Group; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group, a leading vacuum solutions company, is seeking an Industrialization Engineer in Haag, St. Gallen, CH to drive industrialization of new products and ensure production readiness.

You will coordinate across interfaces, develop sustainable process standards, and support continuous improvement in manufacturing. Fluent German and good English are required, with strong communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational education required.
• Further education in mechanical engineering, electronics or related technical field is an advantage.
• Very good German and good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience in industrialization or new product introduction required.
• Strong knowledge of process development, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the industrialization of new products and production processes.
• Ensure production readiness on schedule for new product launches.
• Coordinate design, procurement and implementation of production equipment.
• Analyze process deviations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage and coordinate NPI activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and establish process standards within manufacturing workflows.

Skills

German language skills

English language skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Technical vocational education

Further education in mechanical engineering or HTL

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Location:
Haag, St. Gallen, CH
Employment Type: Permanent

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for the successful industrialization of new products and processes, as well as ensuring production readiness.

In this role, you will coordinate the introduction of new products across relevant interfaces, develop sustainable process standards, and contribute to the stability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the industrialization of new products and production processes.
• Ensure production readiness on schedule for new product launches.
• Coordinate the design, procurement, and implementation of production equipment.
• Analyze process deviations and implement sustainable corrective and improvement measures.
• Manage and coordinate NPI (New Product Introduction) activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and establish process standards within operational manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational education required.
• Further education in mechanical engineering, electronics, or a comparable technical field (e.g., HTL, process engineering) is an advantage.
• Very good German and good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience in industrialization or new product introduction required.
• Strong knowledge of process development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is an advantage.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.