Careerplus SA
Yverdon
Process Machining Engineer
- 27 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Are you looking for a position in industrial processes or methods and have knowledge of English? Are you highly skilled in machining and CNC? Then this position is made for you!
For our client, a company specialised in the development of products and customised solutions for optical applications, lithography, astronomy, optoelectronics, architecture, and the humanities, we are seeking a Process Machining Engineer (M/F) for a permanent position.
Your tasks with your new employer
- You manage all projects related to the industrialisation and optimisation of CNC machining processes, from analysing technical requirements to series production launch, including programming phases, process validation, and part qualification
- You coordinate interactions between machining workshops, methods, quality, maintenance, and clients to ensure robust, efficient manufacturing solutions that meet the highest precision requirements
- You develop, standardise, and improve manufacturing methods, CNC programmes, operating sequences, and setup procedures to ensure reliable, repeatable production that complies with industrial standards
- You optimise machining parameters, cycle times, tooling strategies, and cutting conditions to enhance productivity, reduce manufacturing costs, and guarantee consistent part quality
- You lead continuous improvement initiatives in machining workshops based on Lean Manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and production data utilisation to sustainably strengthen industrial performance
- You act as the technical reference for CNC machining processes, support production teams during new manufacturing start-ups, ensure knowledge transfer, and oversee compliance with technical and quality requirements across all projects
You offer your new employer
- You hold a higher education degree in mechanical engineering, microtechnology, industrial production, or equivalent, with solid expertise in CNC machining processes and precision manufacturing technologies
- You have significant experience in industrialisation, CNC programming, manufacturing process optimisation, or managing machining workshops, ideally in a demanding high-precision environment
- You master technical English, enabling effective communication with suppliers, international partners, and clients in an industrial context
- You possess excellent knowledge of CNC machines, cutting tools, machining strategies, blueprint reading, geometric tolerances (GPS/GD&T), as well as Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
- You demonstrate natural leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a strong ability to unite technical teams around common goals of quality, performance, and industrial reliability
You can also benefit from the following advantages
- A work environment where your decision-making autonomy is respected, your work-life balance valued, and your innovative initiatives actively encouraged and supported
- Clear career progression prospects towards expanded responsibilities within a growing organisation, with strategic visibility and meritocratic recognition
- An inclusive environment genuinely committed to combating discrimination, celebrating diversity of thought, and offering everyone equitable advancement opportunities
- Continuous access to specialised training, professional certifications, and development programmes keeping you at the forefront of sector innovations
- An organisational culture based on mutual trust, sincere respect for contributions, and the creation of a human-centred environment where collaboration prevails over internal competition
Have we sparked your interest? Then apply today!
Work location: Canton of Vaud.
Contact: Laura Rudaz-Truscello, L.Rudaz-Truscello@careerplus.ch, +41 22 816 38 77 ID: 676456