Experienced industrialisation engineer (m/f)

About the job

The company:

KOMP-ACT is on a mission to disrupt the automation and packaging industry by eliminating obsolete pneumatic actuators from the world’s production lines. Our patented electromagnetic linear motors are faster, more flexible, and far cleaner. Every unit we ship cuts energy use and greenhouse gas emissions on a factory floor.We are an EPFL spin-off, and we have just produced our first pre-series. The technology is proven; the next challenge is bringing it to serial production. We are also working on extending our product range.Our values are: Entrepreneurial spirit, commitment, transparency, trust and respect.

About the job:

As an experienced industrialisation engineer, your main activity will be to drive KOMP-ACT’s transition from prototype manufacturing into serial production of electric linear motors.

If you have experience with industrial product serial manufacturing and if industrialising a breakthrough technology is the challenge you want, we should talk.

Job main activities:

• Lead the industrialisation process from prototype through to production ramp-up.
• Contribute to new product development with a focus on manufacturability.
• Establish quality processes (FMEA) covering both design and production.
• Set up production methodology that ensures high level of standardisation of the product.
• Define and document assembly and quality processes.
• Establish complete product and quality traceability.
• Interact with suppliers for quotations, lead-time, quality, etc…
• Design and implement production steps and workstation scalable for volume growth.

You will also:

• Contribute to the design and development of new products.
• Design mechanical parts for new models of motors and/or accessories.

Desired profile:

• Mechanical engineer (HES, EPF) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrialisation/production.
• Ability to see the big picture while remaining attentive to detail.
• Hands-on approach to the job.
• Good understanding of electronics, electric motors, electromagnetic systems, mechatronics, and automation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with other team members and suppliers.
• Experience in CAD and mechanical design.
• Familiar with high-precision systems with tolerance constraints.
• Knowledge in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Good command of French and English.
• Driving licence.
• Experience working in Switzerland.

Will be considered as a plus:

• Experience with electric motor.
• Experience with modern manufacturing (One Piece Flow, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, ISO certification, etc…).
• Understanding of mechanical systems under both static and dynamic loading (stress, deformation, fatigue, vibration).
• Personal experience in mechanical workshop (machining, milling, etc…).
• Other relevant technical knowledges.
• Knowledge of Italian and other languages.
• Good sense of humour.

Place of work and starting date:

• Renens.
• Ready to travel to meet suppliers and partners in Europe.
• Starting from September 1stor to be agreed.

Advantages:

• Positive, dynamic and flexible work environment in a start-up in transition to SME.
• Varied activities that have a major impact on the development of the company.
• Work with a team of motivated and experienced professionals.
• Possibility to grow with the company.
• Be part of a project that will have a significant and lasting impact on the industry.

We are looking forward to receiving your CV.

We will only consider candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit and residing in the region.