Technical Supplier Manager (m/f/d) – Technical Project Lead & Process Design

Gi Life Sciences; Risch-Rotkreuz; A distancia; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

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Home Office

International travel potential

Descripción de la vacante

Roche Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Technical Supplier Manager to bridge internal engineering with a global contract manufacturing network. You will own instrument components, drive robust processes, and lead international technology transfers to ensure supply security and premium quality.

The role requires strong SPC, pFMEA expertise, and leadership of external-to-external transfers, with English and German fluency and willingness to travel. Home office is available, with travel ~20–30%.

Formación

• University degree in a technical field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Process or Industrial Engineering.
• 5–6+ years in manufacturing process design or supplier management, ideally in medical devices or high‑tech sectors.
• Proven SPC, Cpk, MSA, and pFMEA experience.
• Strong project leadership for external-to-external transfers; PM certification is a plus.
• Experience with ISO 13485, GMP/FDA, and change control processes.
• Fluent in English and German; willing to travel 20–30%.

Responsabilidades

• Design, optimize, and industrialize manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components.
• Define validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ) and establish process capability baselines.
• Lead external-to-external technology transfers and alignment across supplier networks.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive corrective actions across the lifecycle.

Conocimientos

SPC knowledge

pFMEA

External-to-External transfers

Project leadership

German language

English language

Educación

Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Process/Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

At Roche Diagnostics, we develop and deliver life-critical diagnostic solutions that empower healthcare professionals and patients around the globe. Within the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization, an essential pillar of our Global Instrument Network (GIN), we are seeking an experienced, driven Technical Supplier Manager (m/f/d).

In this role, you will be the vital technical bridge connecting our internal engineering and operations teams with our global network of contract manufacturing partners. You will take technical ownership of instrument components, subassemblies, and production lines. A primary pillar of your daily work is robust manufacturing process design, architecting, validating, and industrializing stable production processes both internally and across supplier sites. Alongside this focus, you will serve as the Technical Project Lead for Technical Transfers (External to External), leading international technology migrations, second-sourcing ramp-ups, and capacity expansions to ensure long-term supply security and premium product quality.

The Perfect Candidate

possesses a relevant technical degree and demonstrated expertise in statistical process control and project leadership, specifically in external technology transfers and line ramp-ups. Additionally, strong knowledge of precision manufacturing technologies and production cost optimization is required.

General Information:

• Start Date: 01.12.2026
• Latest Possible Start Date: 01.01.2027
• Planned Duration of Employment: 18 Monate
• Extension: very likely (with approved budget, project extension,...)
• Home Office:Yes
• Travel: Yes (20%)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Design & Industrialization (Core Activity)

• Process Architecture & Development: Actively design, optimize, and industrialize robust manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components, electronics, and precision assemblies across the external supply base
• Process Capability & Validation: Define process validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ), design verification protocols, and establish process capability baselines (Cp/Cpk analysis, tolerance studies, and Gage R&R)
• Design for Excellence (DfX): Partner closely with R&D during early product development to embed Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testability principles into component designs, preventing manufacturing bottlenecks and driving yield optimization
• Process Risk & Mitigation: Lead process failure mode and effects analysis (pFMEA), establish poka-yoke (error-proofing) controls, and drive root-cause investigations to engineer out process vulnerabilities

Technical Project Leadership & External-to-External (E2E) Transfers

• Lead Technology Transfers: Steer end-to-end technical transfers between external contract manufacturers and suppliers (External-to-External), including production line relocations, tool duplications, and second-source qualifications
• Project Governance & Milestones: Establish qualification master plans (QMPs), define project schedules, align critical milestones, and report progress transparently to cross-functional leadership within MSAT and GIN
• Cross-Partner Synchronization: Lead technical alignment and change control across originating sites, receiving supplier facilities, Roche Global Sourcing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs

Technical Supplier Stewardship & Operations Support

• Supplier Performance & Monitoring: Monitor supplier process stability, technical KPIs, and component quality trends across the complete instrument lifecycle
• Deviation Handling & SCARs: Lead technical problem-solving teams (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why) for component deviations; resolve Supplier Corrective Action Requests sustainably
• Supplier Technical Assessments: Conduct technical evaluations and audits of potential and existing suppliers as part of the formal supplier qualification process
• Operations Projects: Steer supplier-side engineering changes (without spec change), capacity expansions, and continuous line stabilization initiatives

Must Haves:

• A University degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Higher Technical Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (*****)
• At least 5–6+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing process design, technical supplier management, industrialization, or manufacturing engineering, ideally within medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), pharmaceuticals, or precision high-tech equipment
• Process Design Expertise: Proven hands-on track record in designing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing and test processes. Strong command of statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (Cpk), measurement systems analysis (MSA), and pFMEA (*****)
• Technical Project Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in complex technical projects, specifically external-to-external technology transfers, second-source initiatives, or major line ramp-ups. Formal PM certification (PMP, IPMA, Agile) is an asset (*****)
• Manufacturing Technologies: Deep technical understanding of precision manufacturing technologies (e.g., injection molding, precision mechanics/machining, electronics assembly, automated testing) along with an understanding of production cost drivers and cycle time optimization (*****)
• Regulatory & Quality Standards: Practical knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP/FDA regulations, process validation frameworks (IQ/OQ/PQ), and formal change management procedures
• Mindset & Communication: Pragmatic, innovative problem solver with a "think-out-of-the-box" attitude and strong intercultural stakeholder management and communication skills
• Languages & Mobility: Professional fluency in English and German (written and spoken). Willingness to travel globally (approx. 20–30%) for supplier on-site process reviews, audits, and transfer milestones