Project Leader

United Machining; Losone; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED MACHINING in Biel, Switzerland invites a project manager to steer new product development end-to-end, coordinating internal and external partners to meet specifications, budget and deadlines.

You will lead core team meetings, maintain full lifecycle documentation, and participate in requirement engineering with product management within global standards and guidelines. Fluent Italian and English at B2 or higher are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in management, mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in project management in a multidisciplinary industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of PM methods/tools (WBS, scheduling, risk management, DFMEA/PFMEA) and MS Project/MS Office/SAP.
• Structured/independent work style with strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development projects end-to-end, ensuring compliance with specifications, budget and deadlines.
• Coordinate internal and external development partners, focusing on expertise, efficiency and quality.
• Lead core team meetings, reviews and workshops; maintain full project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in requirement engineering with product management following global standards.
• Drive stakeholder management and continuous improvement of local processes and procedures.

Skills

Project management

MS Project / MS Office

SAP

Strong communication

Presentations

Education

University degree in Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

SAP

WBS

Scheduling

Job description

• Manage new product development projects end-to-end, ensuring compliance with specifications, budget, and deadlines; report progress and deviations to management.
• Coordinate and assess internal and external development partners, focusing on expertise, efficiency, and quality.
• Lead core team meetings, reviews, and workshops; maintain full project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Actively participate in requirement engineering in close cooperation with product management, in line with global standards and guidelines.
• Drive stakeholder management, cross-project cooperation, and continuous improvement of local processes and procedures.

Your tasks

• Manage new product development projects end-to-end, ensuring compliance with specifications, budget, and deadlines; report progress and deviations to management.
• Coordinate and assess internal and external development partners, focusing on expertise, efficiency, and quality.
• Lead core team meetings, reviews, and workshops; maintain full project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Actively participate in requirement engineering in close cooperation with product management, in line with global standards and guidelines.
• Drive stakeholder management, cross-project cooperation, and continuous improvement of local processes and procedures.

Your profile

• University degree in Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical background with relevant further education.
• 2–4 years of experience project management in a multidisciplinary industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of project management methods and tools (WBS, scheduling, risk management, DFMEA/PFMEA) and MS Project, MS Office, and SAP.
• Structured and independent working style, strong communication skills, and confidence in presenting to diverse audiences.
• Fluent in Italian. English level B2 or higher.

About Us

AGIE CHARMILLES, inventor of EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), is known as a premium brand and innovation leader in wire, die-sinking, and hole-drilling EDM. Its automation-ready solutions are used in mold making and the production of high-end components, offering Swiss precision, reliability, and performance.

UNITED MACHINING is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers and the mold-making industry. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines. Additionally, the division offers spindles, automation, tooling, and digitalized solutions backed by unrivaled customer services and support.

UNITED MACHINING includes the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R.

UNITED MACHINING is headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, and currently has over 3'000 employees on over 50 sites worldwide.

Your contact

Giulia Mollar

HR Business Partner

[phone]

[e-mail]

Location

Agie Charmilles SA

Via Zandone 1

6616

Losone

Switzerland