Auctae Switzerland Sàrl
Lausanne
2 months ago
Mechanical Project Manager - Special Machines (m/f)
- 11 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
Are you passionate about the development and design of new complex machines?
Skills to join Auctae in Switzerland as a mechanical project and development manager
With a background as a Mechanical Engineer or Generalist, you have proven initial experience in the mechanical design of complex machines both in surface and volumetric modeling, ideally with PTC Creo or CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, Solid Edge software, etc.
You have worked on thermal engines, electric engines, reactors, turbines, special machines, etc. intended for the transport sectors (land, marine, aeronautics, space, etc.) or defense.
Join the Auctae team in Switzerland as a mechanical design and development project manager
As a mechanical design and development project manager you:
- are responsible for projects involving definition, specification, 3D design and modification (CAD) of components, sub-assemblies, and mechanical and electrical systems both in surface and volumetric modeling, in a new product context;
- design and develop innovative CAD solutions using PTC Creo (minimum Creo 8) up to the creation of drawings;
- implement new functions on existing products as well as integrate and connect electrical and electronic subsystems;
- participate in system architecture and integration of mechanical and electromechanical subsystems;
- are in charge of the entire technical file;
- lead and participate in design reviews
(concept review, design review, data input review)
- conduct feasibility studies and prototypes to validate concepts;
- work on system architecture;
- lead brainstorming sessions within the framework of concept definition;
- contribute to FMEA;
- contribute to design improvements and optimizations, cost reduction by using calculations and/or simulations (mass, stress level, tolerance, etc.);
- work closely with industrialization, production, quality, and purchasing teams.
You are rigorous, organized, pragmatic, and autonomous. With a positive character, solution-oriented technically, you have a very good synthesis and analytical mind, and know how to collaborate cross-functionally. As a proactive force, you bring creative and innovative solutions to problem-solving.
Are you Swiss nationality, holding a valid work permit (B, C, or G) or a citizen of the European Union?
Position open to all persons matching the profile. Permanent contract (CDI).
We are Auctae, a Swiss company based in the Lake Geneva region, driven by augmented innovation: engineering, advanced technologies, and the industry of the future.