Production Engineer (m/f/d) - Production Environment/ GMP/ Project Management/ Engineering Change/ Lean Management/ Six Sigma/ Office Applications/ Tableau/ German/ English
Project
For our client, a large diagnostics company in Rotkreuz, Zug, we are looking for a qualified Production Engineer (m/f/d)
Background
The global sub‑chapter Production Engineering - Change Services is part of the global Engineering Chapter responsible for cost efficient, reliable and lean Change Control Management (ECRs). The scope of this team is mainly on Product Care topics for established products and introduction of new products from pilot phase to commercial production. The sub‑chapter brings in technical expertise to deliver successful material, system, process and product changes.
The ideal candidate
Will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering, as well as at least three years of professional experience in a highly regulated production environment. They will have initial experience in engineering change management or project management and basic programming skills in Tableau or R Studio. Fluency in German and English is required. The candidate should possess strong teamwork and communication skills.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* ECR Coordination: Responsible for planning, coordinating, technically assessing, assigning tasks, and implementing changes (ECRs) in consultation with the Product Leader and/or Team Leader.
* Creation and maintenance of specification and verification documentation, work plans, material master data, and bills of materials. Training on the required documents.
* Responsible for the smooth implementation and phase‑out of changes in production.
* Analysis and trending of ECRs. Preparation of information for product meetings.
* Proactive management and communication (escalation where necessary) to ensure the timely completion of ECRs.
* Ensures that specification and verification documents as well as master data for product manufacturing are created, released, and training is conducted in a timely manner and in accordance with process and quality specifications.
* For NPIs: Supports development projects and assists, for example, in the creation of samples and prototypes, coordinates the required materials, and provides feedback on manufacturability.
* Responsible for compliance with quality targets, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
* Active stakeholder management
Additional tasks
* Processes actions resulting from deviations and ensures that internal interfaces are involved.
* Continuously optimizes workflows towards a LEAN ECR service. Actively supports improvement measures within and outside the Engineering Chapter, in consultation with the Sub‑Chapter Lead.
* Leads smaller projects assigned by the Product Lead or Sub‑Chapter Lead (e.g., KvP).
* Contributes to and participates in CoPs, Squads, and Project Teams in consultation with the Sub‑Chapter Lead.
Must-haves
* Bachelor's degree or preferably Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable Life Science degree
* Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a strictly regulated production environment, preferably GMP‑regulated
* Initial experience in Engineering Change Management or Project Management; experience in leading projects is an advantage
* Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement is an advantage
* Experience with Office applications is required; initial programming skills in Tableau or R Studio are an advantage
* Fluent German and English skills are required
Job Details
* Reference No. 924568
* Role: Production Engineer (m/f/d)
* Industry: Pharmaceuticals
* Location: Rotkreuz
* Workload: 100%
* Start: ASAP (Start date: April 1, 2026)
* Duration: Permanent
* Application deadline: December 12, 2025
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