Project Engineer - Equipment & Industrialization

Lausanne Region Permanent Home Office View Job Description
Reporting to the Process Development & Industrialization organization, you will be responsible for the development, industrialization and transfer of manufacturing processes and equipment, from initial concept through to implementation in production.

Added 27/08/2026

  • Medical Devices sector
  • Development, industrialization and transfer of manufacturing processes.

About Our Client

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

Job Description

  • Lead industrialization projects from manufacturing process development through to production transfer, ensuring quality, cost and timeline objectives are met.
  • Act as Work Package Leader 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 through to implementation.
  • Develop 3D CAD models, technical drawings, tolerance analyses and technical documentation.
  • Define and industrialize complete manufacturing workflows, including raw material preparation, cleaning systems, equipment and material flows.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Maintenance to ensure product designs are compatible with manufacturing processes.
  • Define User Requirements 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 Manufacturing, including production documentation, training and support during the first production batches.
  • Participate in technology transfer and industrialization projects towards global manufacturing 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 across manufacturing processes, equipment and automation.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert for equipment design, process industrialization and technology transfer, providing technical support and mentoring to other engineers.



The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in process development, industrialization, equipment engineering, scale-up, validation or technology transfer, ideally within Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical environments.
  • Proven experience working in a GMP and/or ISO 13485 regulated environment.
  • Strong project engineering experience, with the ability to manage technical work packages and deliver projects within cost, quality and timeline constraints.
  • Strong mechanical design skills and hands-on experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA or Inventor.
  • Experience with automation, robotics, industrial vision or automated manufacturing systems is a strong advantage.
  • 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, Manufacturing, Quality and external suppliers.
  • Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.



What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to join an innovative Medical Devices 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 manufacturing performance and production capabilities.
  • A dynamic environment offering exposure to new technologies, automation and advanced manufacturing solutions.
  • 1 day of home-office per week.
  • Flexible working hours.



Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086989

Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Process Engineering
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Lausanne Region
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086989
Job Nature
Home Office

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