Senior Process Engineer – Optical Inspection (Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing
Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Process Improvement
Job Category: People Leader
Job Description
Optical Inspection Operations support is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer, located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. This role focuses on establishing and standardizing processes to improve performance and quality. The Senior Process Engineer applies a strong end‑to‑end mindset to ensure safety, right‑first‑time production, and continuous improvement in reliability, speed, and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the identification and realization of continuous improvement and value stream optimization opportunities through lean and six sigma methodologies
Coach process engineers of the Optical Inspection operation support team working on process optimization and compliance projects
Lead projects related to lean material flow and operational efficiency
Collaborate closely with the Digital & Technology team to deliver effective ways of collecting, visualizing and analyzing relevant data for process improvements and problem solving
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree required; focused degree in Nature Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, or Industrial Automation (Technical, Data Analytics, or Statistical degrees) or equivalent is preferred
Experience and Skills:
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
Experience in Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance, MSAT, Planning, or Business Excellence
Affinity with data and digital solutions with an ability to identify and explain key insights from data
Drive to continuously improve and challenge the status quo
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority, across functional teams and different levels of organization leadership
Requires fluency in English plus preference also German speaking capability (written and oral)
Collaboration with others and work well in project teams
Self‑driven, well‑organized and able to set own targets
Required Skills
Agile Manufacturing
Business Valuations
Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC)
Consulting
Controls Compliance
Developing Others
Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Inclusive Leadership
ISO 9001
Leadership
Plant Operations
Process Control
Process Improvements
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Quality Standards
Quality Systems Documentation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Team Management
Time Management
Preferred Skills
Agile Manufacturing
Business Valuations
Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC)
Consulting
Controls Compliance
Developing Others
Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Inclusive Leadership
ISO 9001
Leadership
Plant Operations
Process Control
Process Improvements
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Quality Standards
Quality Systems Documentation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Team Management
Time Management
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