Manufacturing Operations Manager
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:03 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Lausanne
We are looking for a very hands on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the transition of an innovative medical device from R&D to full-scale industrial production.
In this key role, you will ensure design transfer, industrialisation, manufacturing setup, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
The company is a fast-growing international scale-up in the medical device sector, dedicated to developing and industrializing life changing solution.
With a mission-driven culture and a highly motivated interdisciplinary team, it offers a dynamic environment where innovation, quality, and impact are at the heart of everything they do.
Description
- Drive design transfer from R&D to production.
- Define and optimise manufacturing processes for pilot and commercial phases.
- Manage scale-up activities and coordinate suppliers and partners.
- Oversee process validation and ensure traceability.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, MDR, and FDA regulations.
- Collaborate with Quality to maintain standards and continuous improvement.
- Monitor production KPIs and manage day-to-day operations.
Profile
- Engineering degree (Industrial, Biomedical, Mechanical, or similar).
- 5+ years in medical device production or industrialisation.
- Knowledge of applicable medical device regulations.
- Proven track record in design transfer and product industrialisation.
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in English; French is a strong plus.
Job Offer
Contribute to the industrialisation of a breakthrough medical technology.
Join at a pivotal stage with real ownership and visibility.
Work with a motivated, international and interdisciplinary team.
About the company
Lausanne
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