Mechanical Engineering Project Manager | Projektleiter*in Maschinenbau 100%

Georg Fischer AG

Biel/Bienne, BE, Switzerland
Published Nov 26, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Project Manager to take full responsibility for the development of the next generation of milling machines within a global leader in precision tooling solutions. You will lead and coordinate highly interdisciplinary teams, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from concept through successful industrialization and production launch. A core focus of this role is ensuring market relevance by integrating the customer perspective into all phases, working closely with product management. Key responsibilities include managing time-to-market, cost, quality, and specifications, handling critical project steps like make-or-buy decisions, and organizing prototype development and testing with pilot customers. This role requires strong leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and a solution-oriented approach to drive innovation in high-tolerance components manufacturing.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in project management and the development of innovative mechanical engineering projects, preferably involving machine tools.
  • Proven leadership competence with experience leading and motivating interdisciplinary teams.
  • Professional experience in managing project success metrics (Time to Market, Costs, Specifications, Quality).
  • Experience handling strategic decisions, including Make-or-Buy analysis and supplier selection.

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Solution-oriented thinking, organizational talent, entrepreneurial mindset, results-oriented, strong customer orientation, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.