Technical Supplier Manager

Position: Technical Supplier Manager-925374
Location: Risch-Rotkreuz

Technical Supplier Manager:
Manufacturing Transfer Engineer/Process Design / Industrialization / DFX / Process Design/ Stewardship / Project Governance Operations Support / statistical process control (SPC)/ capability studies (Cpk) / measurement systems analysis / English / Deutsch Background:

The Perfect Candidate possesses a relevant technical degree and demonstrated expertise in statistical process control and project leadership, specifically in external technology transfers and line ramp-ups. Additionally, strong knowledge of precision manufacturing technologies and production cost optimization is required.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Process Design & Industrialization (Core Activity)

• Process Architecture & Development:
  Actively design, optimize, and industrialize robust manufacturing and testing processes for instrument components, electronics, and precision assemblies across the external supply base
• Process Capability & Validation:
  Define process validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ), design verification protocols, and establish process capability baselines (Cp/Cpk analysis, tolerance studies, and Gage R&R)
• Design for Excellence (DfX):
  Partner closely with R&D during early product development to embed Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testability principles into component designs, preventing manufacturing bottlenecks and driving yield optimization
• Process Risk & Mitigation:
  Lead process failure mode and effects analysis (pFMEA), establish poka-yoke (error-proofing) controls, and drive root-cause investigations to engineer out process vulnerabilities

Technical Project Leadership & External-to-External (E2E) Transfers

• Lead Technology Transfers:
  Steer end-to-end technical transfers between external contract manufacturers and suppliers (External-to-External), including production line relocations, tool duplications, and second-source qualifications
• Project Governance & Milestones:
  Establish qualification master plans (QMPs), define project schedules, align critical milestones, and report progress transparently to cross-functional leadership within MSAT and GIN
• Cross-Partner Synchronization:
  Lead technical alignment and change control across originating sites, receiving supplier facilities, Global Sourcing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs

Technical Supplier Stewardship & Operations Support

• Supplier Performance & Monitoring:
  Monitor supplier process stability, technical KPIs, and component quality trends across the complete instrument lifecycle
• Deviation Handling & SCARs:
  Lead technical problem-solving teams (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why) for component deviations; resolve Supplier Corrective Action Requests sustainably
• Supplier Technical Assessments:
  Conduct technical evaluations and audits of potential and existing suppliers as part of the formal supplier qualification process
• Operations Projects:
  Steer supplier-side engineering changes (without spec change), capacity expansions, and continuous line stabilization initiatives

Must Haves:

• A University degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Higher Technical Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 5–6+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing process design, technical supplier management, industrialization, or manufacturing engineering, ideally within medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), pharmaceuticals, or precision high-tech equipment
• Process Design Expertise:
  Proven hands‑on track record in designing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing and test processes. Strong command of statistical process control (SPC), capability studies (Cpk), measurement systems analysis (MSA), and pFMEA
• Technical Project Leadership:
  Demonstrated leadership in complex technical projects, specifically external-to-external technology transfers, second-sourcing initiatives, or major line ramp-ups. Formal PM certification (PMP, IPMA, Agile) is an asset
• Manufacturing Technologies:
  Deep technical understanding of precision manufacturing technologies (e.g., injection molding, precision mechanics/machining, electronics assembly, automated testing) along with an understanding of production cost drivers and cycle time optimization
• Regulatory & Quality Standards:
  Practical knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP/FDA regulations, process validation frameworks (IQ/OQ/PQ), and formal change management procedures
• Mindset & Communication:
  Pragmatic, innovative problem solver with a…