Head Of Process Engineering

Tasks

• Lead and support a team of engineers and technicians, fostering mentorship, motivation, and professional development
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes from concept to production handover, ensuring quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate closely with product development, materials engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing engineering to translate requirements into robust and efficient processes
• Use data analytics and statistical process control to guide decisions and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement a process technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and market needs

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in process engineering, including at least 4 years in a leadership or team management role
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing engineering teams
• Significant experience defining high-volume hardware manufacturing processes, including automation of assembly, gluing, and optical inspection
• Expertise in DFM, FMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, SPC, CPK, and related statistical modelling techniques, with a proven record of applying them to improve processes
• Experience in cleanroom environments is a plus
• Strong collaboration, strategic thinking, and planning skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with the capacity to convey complex technical topics clearly
• Business fluency in English;
  German is an advantage

Benefits

• Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Flexible working hours
• Home office
• Regular events:
  Ski day, Bike2
  
  Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more
• Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym
• Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + additional compensation days
• Pension (SWISS LIFE):
  Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements
• Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness
• Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy

If you’re passionate about driving innovation in manufacturing and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, apply today. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, background, or identity.

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