Project Engineer - Equipment & Industrialization

• 27 août 2026
• 100%
• Durée indéterminée
• Lausanne

Reporting to the Process Development & Industrialization organization, you will be responsible for the development, industrialization, and transfer of manufacturing processes and equipment, from the initial concept to production launch.

Project Engineer - Equipment & Industrialization

Our client is an established company operating in the Medical Devices sector, based in the Lausanne region.

Description

• Lead industrialization projects from manufacturing process development to production transfer, ensuring that quality, cost, and deadline objectives are met.
• Act as a Work Package Manager within larger projects, managing planning, timelines, costs, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, and commission manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, test benches, and automated systems, from mechanical concept to implementation.
• Develop 3D CAD models, technical drawings, tolerance analyses, and technical documentation.
• Define and industrialize complete manufacturing flows, including raw material preparation, cleaning systems, equipment, and material flows.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Development, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure product design compatibility with manufacturing processes.
• Define User Requirement Specifications (URS) and contribute to equipment and process specifications.
• Support the validation of manufacturing processes and equipment, including EQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including SOPs, batch records, risk assessments, study protocols, and technical reports.
• Ensure a robust and compliant Design Transfer to Production, including production documentation, training, and support during the first production batches.
• Participate in technology transfer and industrialization projects to global production sites, ensuring scalability, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in equipment and process risk assessments (eFMEA / pFMEA) and define appropriate mitigation actions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation.
• Act as a Technical Expert for equipment design, process industrialization, and technology transfer, providing technical support and mentoring to other engineers.

Profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience in process development, industrialization, equipment engineering, scale-up, validation, or technology transfer, ideally in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical environments.
• Proven experience in a GMP and/or ISO 13485 regulated environment.
• Solid experience in engineering project management, with the ability to manage technical work packages and deliver projects within cost, quality, and deadline constraints.
• Strong mechanical design skills and hands-on experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Inventor.
• Experience in automation, robotics, machine vision, or automated manufacturing systems is a significant asset.
• Good understanding of manufacturing process development, equipment qualification, and process validation.
• Structured, hands-on, and results-oriented approach, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with R&D, Production, Quality, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.

Job Offer

• The opportunity to join an innovative Medical Device environment and contribute directly to the industrialization of new products and manufacturing technologies.
• A highly technical and cross-functional role combining project engineering, mechanical design, industrialization, and process development.
• The opportunity to work on projects with a direct impact on production performance and manufacturing capabilities.
• A dynamic environment offering exposure to new technologies, automation, and advanced manufacturing solutions.
• 1 day of teleworking per week.
• Flexible working hours.