Technical Project Lead & Process Design

Actalent; Risch-Rotkreuz; Hybrid; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Technical Supplier Manager / Manufacturing Engineer in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Hybrid, 100%, 18‑month contract starting Dec 2026/Jan 2027. Role focuses on manufacturing industrialization, supplier engineering, and international technology transfer across a global network.

Responsibilities cover design and optimization of processes, validation, and continuous improvement. Requires 5–6+ years in manufacturing/industrialization, and fluent German and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Process Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–6+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, process engineering or technical supplier management.
• Hands-on knowledge of SPC, Cpk, MSA, Gage R&R and pFMEA.
• Experience leading technology transfers, second-sourcing projects or manufacturing line ramp-ups.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP and/or FDA-regulated environments.
• Fluent German and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize and industrialize manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components, electronics and precision assemblies.
• Define and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation strategies.
• Perform 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 poka-yoke measures.
• Improve manufacturing yield, process stability, cycle times and production costs.
• 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.

Skills

SPC

Cpk

MSA

Gage R&R

pFMEA

Process validation

IQ/OQ/PQ

Tech transfer

Second sourcing

Supplier management

German & English

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (Mech/Elect/Mechatronics/Process/Industrial)

Job description

Technical Supplier Manager / Manufacturing Engineer

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

Contract Details

Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Hybrid working available

Start: December 2026 / January 2027

Duration: 18 months, with potential extension

Workload: 100%

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

Supplier Engineering

• 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:
• Injection molding
• 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%