Process Engineer

Datwyler Group; Ittersbach; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Continuous learning and development

Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge,

Job summary

Datwyler is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Engineer to lead the end-to-end setup, industrialization, and qualification of manufacturing processes in a GMP environment. The role provides technical leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for NPI activities across functions and sites.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science, with 7–10+ years of GMP manufacturing, process development, or NPI experience, strong regulatory

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field, with relevant GMP manufacturing and NPI exposure.
• 7–10+ years of experience in GMP manufacturing, process development, or NPI.
• Proven experience leading process industrialization and validation.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ISO).
• Demonstrated technical leadership and project management capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Process Ownership: design and implement manufacturing processes from early development through GMP samples.
• Technical Leadership: act as SME for manufacturing processes in NPI projects and guide teams.
• Project & Stakeholder Management: interface with Product Line, Quality, Operations, Commercial and external partners.
• GMP Compliance & Validation Strategy: own IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ validation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Industrialization & Scale-Up: lead technology transfer and scale-up activities, ensuring robustness and cost-efficiency.
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: lead PFMEA, CAPA, and establish best practices across NPI processes.

Skills

GMP manufacturing experience

Process development

NPI leadership

Regulatory knowledge (FDA/EMA/ISO)

Project management

Stakeholder management

English fluent

Education

Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

Job description

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Engineer

The NPI Process Engineer is accountable for the end-to-end setup, industrialization, and qualification of manufacturing processes in a GMP environment. The role provides technical leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for NPI activities across functions and sites.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Process Ownership

• Lead the design and implementation of complete manufacturing processes from early development until GMP samples (validated process).
• Define process architecture, control strategy, and validation roadmap and execution.
• Ensure alignment between product specifications and manufacturing capabilities (Design for Manufacturing).

Technical Leadership

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for manufacturing processes in NPI projects.
• Provide guidance and technical decision-making across engineering teams.
• Review and approve process designs, validation strategies, and technical documentation.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Interface with internal stakeholders (Product Line, Quality, Operations, Commercial) and external partners.
• Drive alignment on requirements, risks, and execution strategy.

GMP Compliance & Validation Strategy

• Own process validation strategy (IQ/OQ/PQ, PPQ) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee documentation in collaboration with Quality experts.

Industrialization & Scale-Up

• Lead technology transfer and support scale-up activities.
• Ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and cost-efficient.
• Manages equipment selection, qualification, and commissioning in collaboration with Manufacturing Stakeholders.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead risk assessments (PFMEA) and mitigation strategies.
• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA for critical issues part of NPI projects.
• Establish best practices and standardization across NPI processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in GMP manufacturing, process development, or NPI.
• Proven experience leading process industrialization and validation.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ISO).
• Demonstrated technical leadership and project management capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, any other language is a plus.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package that rewards your expertise and impact.
• For Italy: pay range 55.800 – 83.700 EUR gross annual base salary

The final salary will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to work with cutting‑edge technologies across exciting, fast‑evolving industries.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.

www.datwyler.com