Production Engineer​/Industrialization Project Manager; m​/f​/d

Production Engineer / Industrialization Project Manager (m/f/d)

Location:

Heerbrugg region (Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Our client is a leading global technology partner specializing in high-precision optronic equipment, systems, and sensors that set global standards in both demanding civil and high-end military applications. With a heritage spanning over a century, the company combines innovative strength with proven excellence, serving end customers in more than 90 countries. The corporate culture is strongly values-driven, fostering personal accountability, agility, cross-functional team spirit, and an unwavering focus on the customer.

To support continued growth within this innovative technology environment, we are seeking a results-oriented professional capable of driving implementation.

• Interface & Project Management: Dedicated representation of the entire Operations division as the responsible sub-project manager within complex, agile development projects.
• Resource & Technical Coordination: Structured resource planning as well as the technical coordination and steering of interdisciplinary teams from related Operations departments to achieve project-specific milestones.
• Continuous Improvement: Preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of regular "lessons learned" sessions to drive sustainable process improvement and knowledge transfer.
• Industrialization & SOP: Overall responsibility for the industrialization and commissioning of new production lines; this includes the detailed planning, management, and monitoring of all operational activities up to the successful handover to the final serial production team.

• Education: Successfully completed technical degree (HF, FH, or University) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 5 years of solid professional experience in an equivalent role (industrialization, production control, or technical project management); a recognized project management certification is a distinct advantage.
• Methodological
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent, proven practical experience using Atlassian Jira for agile project management and documentation.
• Languages: Fluent German and English (written and spoken); proficiency in French is an additional asset.