Experienced industrialisation engineer (m/f)

The company:

The technology is proven; the next challenge is bringing it to serial production. We are also working on extending our product range.Our values are: Entrepreneurial spirit, commitment, transparency, trust and respect.

About the job:

As an experienced industrialisation engineer, your main activity will be to drive KOMP-ACT’s transition from prototype manufacturing into serial production of electric linear motors.

If you have experience with industrial product serial manufacturing and if industrialising a breakthrough technology is the challenge you want, we should talk.

Job main activities:

• Lead the industrialisation process from prototype through to production ramp-up.
• Contribute to new product development with a focus on manufacturability.
• Establish quality processes (FMEA) covering both design and production.
• Set up production methodology that ensures high level of standardisation of the product.
• Define and document assembly and quality processes.
• Establish complete product and quality traceability.
• Interact with suppliers for quotations, lead-time, quality, etc…
• Design and implement production steps and workstation scalable for volume growth.

You will also:

• Contribute to the design and development of new products.
• Design mechanical parts for new models of motors and/or accessories.

Desired profile:

• Mechanical engineer (HES, EPF) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrialisation/production.
• Ability to see the big picture while remaining attentive to detail.
• Hands-on approach to the job.
• Good understanding of electronics, electric motors, electromagnetic systems, mechatronics, and automation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with other team members and suppliers.
• Experience in CAD and mechanical design.
• Familiar with high-precision systems with tolerance constraints.
• Knowledge in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Good command of French and English.
• Driving licence.
• Experience working in Switzerland.

Will be considered as a plus:

• Experience with electric motor.
• Experience with modern manufacturing (One Piece Flow, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, ISO certification, etc…).
• Understanding of mechanical systems under both static and dynamic loading (stress, deformation, fatigue, vibration).
• Personal experience in mechanical workshop (machining, milling, etc…).
• Other relevant technical knowledges.
• Knowledge of Italian and other languages.
• Good sense of humour.

Place of work and starting date:

• Renens.
• Ready to travel to meet suppliers and partners in Europe.
• Starting from September 1stor to be agreed.

Advantages:

• Positive, dynamic and flexible work environment in a start-up in transition to SME.
• Varied activities that have a major impact on the development of the company.
• Work with a team of motivated and experienced professionals.
• Possibility to grow with the company.
• Be part of a project that will have a significant and lasting impact on the industry.

We are looking forward to receiving your CV.

We will only consider candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit and residing in the region.