Industrialization Engineer, Instruments

As an _Industrialization Engineer, Instruments_, you will play a key role in bringing our surgical instruments and accessories from design to production. You will define manufacturing strategy, develop processes and/or lines, and transfer the design to our contract manufacturers and suppliers.

You will work closely with R&D, Quality, Production team and suppliers to support the ramp-up and the continuous improvement of our instruments manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• You will make sure that products can be built reliably and meets quality, yield and performance targets as volumes grow.
• Reducing the COGS of our instruments will also be a key objective of your role.
• Lead the industrialization, design transfer and manufacturing ramp-up of new product or new feature introduction project related to surgical instruments, accessories and their components, in close partnership with R&D, Quality, Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers.
• Analyse the cost of the instrument, review the manufacturing processes and components, identify, evaluate and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes using data-driven problem-solving and root-cause analysis to improve yield, quality, cost and efficiency.
• Lead manufacturing process development, validation or verification and equipment qualification activities.
• Contribute to the improvement of test strategies, and to the definition and implementation of on-line and end-of-line testing, from requirements to test design and qualification.
• Initiate, assess and lead Manufacturing Change Requests in coordination with R&D, Quality, Contract Manufacturer and suppliers. Update the technical documentation (DMR) and the risk management file (FMEA) and ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and Distalmotion's QMS.
• Be the voice of manufacturing during product development to ensure that products can be manufactured reliably and efficiently.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering (microtechnology, mechanical, industrial or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering or process development of complex assemblies in a highly regulated industry, ideally medical devices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional industrialization projects with ownership, from manufacturing process or line development to production, including coordination of suppliers and CMOs.
• Experience in manufacturing process (e.g. plastic injection molding, ultrasonic welding, machining, assembly, cleaning, sterile packaging and sealing) and equipment development and qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing site operating in a controlled environment (e.g. cleanroom), ideally for medical devices is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in complex assembly of small precision components in high volumes, including the design of fixtures and workstations.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAPA, 8D) and strong data skills (Excel, Power BI, SPC).
• Knowledge of COGS calculation and ability to synthesize executive summaries on cost reduction and process improvements.
• Knowledge of CAD software (e.g. SOLIDWORKS).
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU MDR and FDA 21 CFR 820, and of a ERP system, is a plus.
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of leadership and ownership.
• Fluent in English and French.

Benefits

• A dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge medical technology that is shaping the future of robotic surgery.
• Fast-growing Company where innovation meets agility.
• Structured onboarding program and training, ensuring a confident start.
• High degree of autonomy and flexibility.

Industrialization Engineer, Instruments

Distalmotion SA · Épalinges, Switzerland · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26

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