Senior Production Engineer (m/f/d)

Seniority Level Employee Job category Electrical & Mechanics Job percentage 100 % Job type Temporary Reference No. KWI-EM-T-54871 Description ### As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner, Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are looking for a motivated and committed Senior Production Engineer for a temporary assignment of 1 year, with the option of extension, starting immediately. Roche's Global Instrument Network (GIN) delivers reliable and innovative instruments for in-vitro diagnostics to the company's subsidiaries and customers. Roche manufactures a wide range of instruments, from point-of-care devices to large routine laboratory instruments. The network has five hubs (Mannheim, Ludwigsburg, Tucson, Rotkreuz and Suzhou). As a network, the team works together to constantly improve production costs, strives for the timely delivery of high-quality instruments, and thus enables Roche to bring innovative and differentiated instruments to the market. With multiple locations and areas of expertise, employees in this network have many paths open to optimally explore the world of diagnostics. The Production Engineering department includes over 100 talented engineers and technicians at four different locations in Europe, China and the USA. As a service department, the main focus is on the proactive design, optimization and maintenance of production processes and product designs for the GIN network. The department strives to stay at the forefront of technology and industry trends and to use its expertise to achieve operational excellence. The global Production Engineering team is part of the global Engineering Chapter and is responsible for cost-effective, reliable and lean Change Control Management (ECR). The area of responsibility primarily includes product maintenance topics for established products and the introduction of new products from the pilot phase to commercial production. The sub-chapter contributes technical expertise to carry out successful material, system, process and product changes. The perfect candidate is a goal-oriented, senior team player with high quality standards. He/she possesses completed technical training (FH/state-certified technician) in engineering and automation technology. Required is experience in project transfer to production, design of production lines, material management as well as coordination, assembly and repair of breadboards/functional models of complex mechatronic systems in a GMP environment (preferably regulated medical devices). Proven experience in complex process coordination, change and stakeholder management with a service and "we can do it" mentality for active structural improvement are required. Strong team and communication skills as well as very good German and English skills in speaking and writing are essential for international cooperation in the matrix organization (ION Network: DE, CH, USA). Tasks & Responsibilities ### • Coordination of technical changes: Responsibility for the planning, coordination, technical evaluation, assignment of tasks and implementation of changes in consultation with the Product Leader and/or Sub-Chapter Lead • Creation and maintenance of specification and testing documents, work plans, material master data and bills of materials. Training of the required documents and responsibility for the smooth incoming and outgoing control of changes in production • Proactive control and communication for the timely completion of ECRs • Responsible for compliance with quality goals, deadlines and regulatory requirements, such as responsibility for testing documents and master data for product manufacturing • Management of smaller projects assigned by the Product Lead or Sub-Chapter Lead (e.g., continuous improvement process, harmonization projects) • Support of development projects and assistance, e.g., in the creation of samples and prototypes, coordination of required materials and feedback on manufacturability Must-Haves ### • Completed technical training with a higher education entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) as well as further training as a state-certified technician in the field of engineering and automation technology • Initial experience in the area of assembly, testing, complaint processing and repair handling of medical diagnostic devices. Practical experience in device assembly and/or as a skilled worker in electronics or as a technical expert is an advantage • Experience in the transfer of new projects to production as well as in the design of the production line, material management and the coordination, assembly and repair of breadboards and functional models of complex mechatronic systems in a GMP environment, preferably for regulated medical devices • Proven experience in the coordination of more complex processes, change and stakeholder management with a strong service mentality and "we can do it" mentality to actively break open existing structures • Strong team and communication skills for successful work in an international matrix organization. Due to the ION network interfaces in Germany, Switzerland and the USA, you are characterized by very good German and English skills in speaking and writing, which enable smooth international cooperation • Willingness and appropriate affinity to learn new digital tools, as well as enjoyment of working in a changing environment with appropriate flexibility and personal responsibility • Willingness for occasional assignments in neighboring foreign countries Nice-to-Have ### • Knowledge of SAP Benefits ### • Become part of a