Technical Project Lead & Process Design

Actalent; Risch-Rotkreuz; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Rotkreuz, Switzerland is seeking an experienced Technical Supplier Manager / Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing industrialization, supplier engineering, and international technology transfer activities. The role combines hands-on manufacturing process engineering with technical project leadership across a global network of external manufacturing partners.

The position requires travel 20-30% and offers hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering or related technical field.
• 5-6+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, process engineering or technical supplier management.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SPC, Cpk, MSA, Gage R&R and pFMEA.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology transfers, second-sourcing projects or manufacturing line ramp-ups.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP and/or FDA-regulated environments.
• Experience within medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing or precision/high-tech manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize and industrialize manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components, electronics and precision assemblies.
• Define and execute process validation strategies including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Lead 8D investigations and implement poka-yoke/error-proofing measures.
• Lead international technology transfers between external manufacturing partners.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

SPC

Cpk

MSA

Gage R&R

pFMEA

Technology transfers

Second-sourcing

Manufacturing ramp-ups

Project leadership

Supplier management

German language

English language

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Process/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

8D problem solving

Ishikawa diagram

5-Why

Job description

Technical Supplier Manager / Manufacturing Engineer

Rotkreuz, Switzerland | Hybrid | 100% | 18-month contract

Hybrid working available

Start: December 2026 / January 2027

Duration: 18 months, with potential extension

Travel: Approx. 20-30%

For a global leader in the diagnostics and medical technology industry, we are looking for an experienced Technical Supplier Manager / Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing industrialization, supplier engineering, and international technology transfer activities.

The role combines hands-on manufacturing process engineering with technical project leadership across a global network of external manufacturing partners.

Your Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Design & Industrialization

• Design, optimize and industrialize manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components, electronics and precision assemblies
• Define and execute process validation strategies including IQ/OQ/PQ
• Perform process capability studies, Cp/Cpk analysis, tolerance studies and Gage R&R
• Apply DfM/DfA/DfT principles in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams
• Lead pFMEA activities, root-cause investigations and implementation of poka-yoke/error-proofing measures
• Improve manufacturing yield, process stability, cycle times and production costs

Technology Transfer & Project Leadership

• Lead international technology transfers between external manufacturing partners
• Manage production line relocations, tool duplication, second-source qualification and capacity expansion projects
• Develop qualification plans, project schedules and technical milestones
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality and regulatory stakeholders
• Monitor supplier process performance, technical KPIs and component quality
• Lead technical investigations using 8D, Ishikawa and 5-Why
• Support supplier corrective actions and technical change management
• Conduct technical supplier assessments and audits
• Drive continuous improvement and production line stabilization initiatives

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
• 5-6+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, process engineering or technical supplier management
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SPC, Cpk, MSA, Gage R&R and pFMEA
• Demonstrated experience leading technology transfers, second-sourcing projects or manufacturing line ramp-ups
• Good knowledge of precision manufacturing technologies such as:
• Precision mechanics / machining
• Electronics assembly
• Automated testing
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ and process validation
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP and/or FDA-regulated environments
• Experience within medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing or precision/high-tech manufacturing is highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20-30%