Process Engineer NPI

About VAT

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With more than 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag (Switzerland) and run production sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, as well as sales and service centres around the globe.

Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation guides us - always together as #oneVAT.

When you join us, you become part of a dedicated, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make a difference, and your professional development is supported.

Purpose of the Role

You are responsible for the successful industrialisation of new products and processes as well as ensuring production readiness.

In doing so, you coordinate the introduction of new products at the relevant interfaces, develop sustainable process standards, and contribute to the stability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the industrialisation of new products and production processes.
• Ensure timely production readiness for new product launches.
• Coordinate the design, procurement, and implementation of operating equipment.
• Analyse process deviations and implement sustainable corrective and improvement measures.
• Manage and coordinate NPI activities (New Product Introduction) with internal and external interfaces.
• Develop, implement, and embed process standards in operational manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications

• Completed technical training required.
• Further education in mechanical engineering, electronics, or a comparable field (e.g. HTL, process engineering) is an advantage.
• Very good German skills as well as good English skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience in industrialisation or introduction of new products required.
• Sound knowledge in process development as well as problem-solving and improvement methods.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is an advantage.