Project Manager

EULITHA; Würenlos; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eulitha in Switzerland is seeking a Project Manager for its Production department in Würenlos to coordinate the manufacturing of high-precision lithography systems. You will work closely with engineering, supply chain and assembly to ensure milestones, budgets and quality targets are met.

You will lead production planning, risk management and KPI reporting while driving continuous process improvements in a hands-on, cross-disciplinary setting. Fluent English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Engineering, business engineering, or supply chain degree.
• Project management, production coordination, or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• BOM knowledge, revision control, and ERP experience (SAP, Odoo, Abacus, Dynamics).
• Strong Excel skills; structured, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Hands-on across office, warehouse, assembly, and cleanroom environments.
• Fluent in English; German knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Production planning & execution: track build schedules, manage risks and report KPIs and material status to management.
• Cross-functional coordination between engineering, product management and assembly; manage ECOs and resolve bottlenecks.
• Strategic procurement & BOM management: translate designs into BOMs; manage procurement and mitigate long-lead risks.
• Supplier & quality management: manage supplier relationships, resolve non-conformities, and establish inspection criteria for critical components.
• Data & systems integrity: maintain ERP and PLM data, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and build configurations.

Skills

Project management

Production coordination

Technical procurement

Excel

English fluency

Education

Engineering or related degree

Tools

SAP

Odoo

Abacus

Dynamics

Job description

Eulitha is a Swiss deep technology company developing advanced lithography equipment for emerging applications in photonics. Our breakthrough technologies enable development and production of revolutionary devices in fields such as Augmented Reality (AR), telecommunications and biological sensors. We work with global technology leaders in developing new solutions for future near-eye displays, smart phones, flat panel displays, lasers and similar devices.

In this position, you will join the Production department of Eulitha, a leading innovator in lithographic equipment solutions, as a Project Manager working directly with the Production Operations Manager. You will coordinate the manufacturing of our high-precision lithography systems, acting as the critical link between engineering, supply chain and assembly. Your goal is to ensure that project milestones are met on time, costs are controlled and our production processes continuously improve.

This position reports to the Production Operations Manager and is located in Würenlos, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Production planning & execution: Support the Production Operations Manager in tracking machine build schedules, managing project risks and reporting on KPIs and material status to the management team
• Cross-functional coordination: Act as the bridge between engineering, product management and assembly to manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), resolve production bottlenecks and support product lifecycle improvements
• Strategic procurement & BOM management: Collaborate with engineering to translate machine designs into accurate BOMs; manage critical-path procurement, including sourcing alternatives and mitigating long-lead item risks
• Supplier & quality management: Manage relationships with key suppliers regarding cost, quality and delivery schedules; oversee the resolution of non-conformities and help establish inspection criteria for critical components
• Data & systems integrity: Maintain accurate data across our ERP and PLM systems, ensuring reliable inventory tracking and build configurations.

Profile

Must have

• Degree in Engineering, Business Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable field
• Proven experience in project management, production coordination or technical procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of BOM structures, revision control and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Odoo, Abacus, Dynamics), paired with strong Excel skills
• Structured and proactive approach: you follow up, flag risks early and manage complex details without losing the big picture
• Hands-on attitude: comfortable working across the office, warehouse, assembly and cleanroom environments
• Fluency (written and spoken) in English. Knowledge of German is a strong advantage.

Nice to have

• Background in high-tech equipment, precision mechanics, optics or semiconductor machine building
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes, PLM/PDM systems and project-planning tools (e.g. Jira, MS Project)