The Ferrum Group - with its subsidiaries Ferrum Packaging AG, Ferrum Process Systems AG and Ferrum Analytics and Sorting AG - employs a total of around 800 people and offers high-quality products and services worldwide in the field of mechanical engineering. Around 30 apprentices are trained at the Thanks to our other locations in the USA, China, India, Brazil, Ivory Coast, Poland and Germany and Spain and our representatives in over 80 countries, we are close to our customers.
Ferrum Process Systems AG (centrifuge technology) serves a demanding clientele in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry worldwide.
Design & Project Development Engineer (m/f/d)
Your responsibilities
- Take ownership of technical projects with a focus on design optimization, cost reduction, and sustainable product improvements
- Analyze and continuously improve components, assemblies, and solutions across the entire value chain
- Support and help shape make-or-buy decisions based on technical and economic criteria
- Independently manage the engineering of manufactured parts and design solutions, integrating the expertise of various departments
- Implement Value Engineering to reduce costs and complexity without compromising functionality, quality, or reliability
- Coordinate development activities in close collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, as well as other internal and external interfaces
Your profile
- Degree in a technical field (e.g., BSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar)
- Completed basic technical training (apprenticeship), ideally as a Design Engineer (Konstrukteur/in EFZ) or Polymechanic (Polymechaniker/in EFZ), is a strong asset
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage project controlling, and facilitate project meetings
- Proactive, highly communicative personality with a strong understanding of processes and a high level of personal responsibility
- Proficient in using CAD systems (ideally SolidWorks), along with initial experience in CAM, FEM, or PDM solutions
- Knowledge of FMEA (Design and Process), Value Engineering, or product certifications
- Fluent in English and German; knowledge of Polish is a plus
- Willingness to travel (approx. 10%)
We offer you
- 40-hour week and holidays above the legal regulations
- Flexible working time model for a better work-life balance
- Work from home option
- Free car parking right in front of our modern new building / good accessibility by public transport
- Various free sports programmes
- Discounts at local sports shops and gyms
- An international family-run business that places great value on an open corporate culture and flat hierarchies
- Interesting tasks in a well-established and motivated team
- You can find more details here: Ferrum as an employer
Become part of the Ferrum family and send Corina Loosli (HR Business Partner) your documents!
