Quality engineer (junior)

JobdescriptionQuality Engineer
(m/w/d) Location: Raron,
Valais, SwitzerlandContract Type: Temporary
(12-Month Contract with extension
possibility)Working Hours: 40
hours/week About the
Role: Are you a hands-on technical professional looking to
make an impact in a global manufacturing environment? We are
looking for a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our
client's team in
Raron. Whether you hold
a degree in engineering or you have completed a strong technical
apprenticeship
(e.g., Polymechaniker, Maschinenbautechniker) with a
passion for quality, we want to hear from you. If you understand
mechanics deeply and can seamlessly read technical drawings, this
is your opportunity to drive quality in a highly regulated, dynamic
production setting. What
You Will Do:New Product Introduction
(NPI): Support the NPI team by participating in design
transfer meetings and contributing to the
DFMEA.Inspection &
Measurement: Translate design inputs into actionable test
plans (CTQ cascading) and develop suitable measurement systems
(gauges/test equipment) for the production
floor.Validation & Analytics: Plan
and execute Test Method Validations (TMV). Collect data and perform
statistical analyses to characterize and improve manufacturing
processes.Process Optimization: Actively
collaborate on engineering projects to automate and optimize
standard manufacturing techniques.Control
Plans & Risk: Create and maintain detailed Control Plans
based on product classification and defect frequencies. Review
production risk management
documentation.Reporting: Prepare accurate
reports and presentations for both internal and external
stakeholders. Your
Profile (The
Must-Haves"): Education
& Experience: A solid technical background. This can be a
University Degree in Mechanical/Medical Engineering, OR a completed
technical apprenticeship (e.g., Polymechaniker) with relevant
experience. At least 1 year of experience (including hands-on
internships) in a manufacturing environment is required (MedTech,
Pharma, or Automotive preferred).Mechanical
Expertise: You have a strong foundational understanding of
mechanics and the proven ability to accurately read and
interpret complex technical
drawings.Languages: Fluent German is
an absolute must to communicate effectively with shop-floor
operators, combined with Fluent English for global
engineering documentation.Technical
Skills: Strong analytical mindset to handle data and numerical
trends. Proficiency in MS Office is required; knowledge of Agile,
Windchill, or statistical software (e.g., Minitab) is a strong
plus. Your
Mindset & Working Style:Hands-on
& Present: You thrive on the shop floor and are committed
to working on-site in
Raron.Proactive & Resilient: You have
a positive, independent approach and the resilience to tackle
business and technical challenges
head-on.Clear Communicator: You can adapt
your communication style, translating complex engineering issues
into simple, actionable solutions for operators and management
alike.Organized: You are disciplined in
planning, time management, and executing moderately complex
engineering tasks with high
precision.