Industrialization & Methods Engineer

With over a century of experience in battery research and manufacturing, Leclanché is well placed to tackle the challenges of the transition to a carbon-free society. As the only European manufacturer of both power and energy lithium-ion battery cells, Leclanché provides the most effective energy storage solutions for electric vehicles, industrial, marine, grid and microgrid applications.

To support the current rapid expansion in the market demand for our products, the e-Transport Support group is looking, for our offices in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, for a:

Industrialization & Methods Engineer

The role is at the interface between the engineering department, R&D and production. It involves translating the product developed by the development departments into products that can be manufactured at low cost, high speed, and high quality.

Role & Responsibilities

• Control and validate the data coming from the Engineering Departments through the PDM system, for new projects or in case of modifications done through an ECR.
• Transform engineering BoM to manufacturing BoM to feed the ERP system.
• Create and administrate the items, mBoM and routines in the ERP system (MS Dynamics / Business Central).
• Participate to the tests done in production (assembly, controls, …) in the various phases of the projects in order to prepare the documentation linked (work instructions, controls instructions, packing instructions, …).
• Prepare and administrate the instructions and the forms used to validate the job done at each step of the production process in collaboration with the various departments involved (Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics).
• Create, update, manage or participate to the establishment of customers and subcontractors’ documents during development and ramp-up phase (PFMEA, control plans, manufacturing process flows, routine tests procedures, labelling and packaging procedures, technical specifications, …).
• Participate to the administration of the data in the MES of our automated production line of modules.
• Propose solutions to improve industrial performance.
• Ensure technical assistance in production.

Skills & Experience

• Technical background engineer.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position, if possible in a batteries’ assembly company acting in automotive, railway or marine industries.
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics (ERP system) is an asset.

Key competencies

• Customer Focus: Acts with the customer in mind. Is responsive to the needs and opinions of others.
• Communication: Written and verbal communications are clear, concise, and understandable. Listens actively to others with empathy.
• Rigor and discipline: Demonstrates a sense of rigor in all aspects of his work. Sets priorities for actions according to the challenges of the activities.
• Initiative and Adaptability: Seizes opportunities in a proactive way. Does not give up when faced with a difficult situation. Identifies problems and finds solutions in a creative manner. Demonstrates flexibility to changing conditions and/or environment.

Languages

Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).

We offer an interesting job in an international growing company, dynamic and collaborative working environment, possibility to work on innovative projects and continuous professional growth. 

Please note that we have an established hybrid working pattern in place.

Passion for work, initiative and adaptability, impact and influence, innovation and decisiveness are the key attributes we are looking for.

If you are Swiss or EU citizen, or hold a valid work permit, please apply and send your full application only in English.