Process Engineer - Sequencing

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Zug

Start date: asap

Reference number: 901540/1

Responsibilities

• Shopfloor Support & SME Role: Provide direct, hands-on technical support for daily production operations. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support production operators during the exciting ramp-up phase of the newly established production line
• Proactively drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to optimize yield and efficiency
• Document & Change Management: Create and maintain robust process documentation, change records, and work instructions in line with GxP standards
• Product Care & NC Management: Take ownership of product care activities within the Squad. This includes handling non-conformity notifications, leading structured investigations and root-cause analyses, and coordinating corrective actions in the manufacturing process
• Data-Driven Process Monitoring: Monitor production data and analyze production and process performance indicators to ensure process stability and high quality
• Global Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinate and collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including exchange with subject matter experts in USA. This requires flexibility regarding working hours for occasional evening meetings due to time zones
• Regulatory Compliance: Work strictly according to internal processes defined by the GxP-regulated environment

Profile

• University degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering, such as Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Material Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Professional experience in a highly regulated environment, with strong quality awareness and a GxP mindset 
• Experience in non-conformity (NC) management, deviations, change control, and technical documentation
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting manufacturing operations and supporting operators during production ramp-up
• Experience in Technical Supplier Management (TSM) or related activities, including supplier relationships, technical changes, and process change initiatives
• Experience in data-driven process monitoring and analyzing key production performance indicators
• Knowledge of experimental planning and execution, ideally including statistical methods such as Design of Experiments (DoE) in laboratory or production environments
• Strong communication, teamwork, and coaching skills, with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Operations, QA, and Logistics and support shopfloor operators as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Proactive and independent working style, with a strong interest in manufacturing technologies, process improvement, and taking ownership
• Fluent English and German at B2 level or above

Benefits

• Dynamic and innovative market environment
• A very renowned company