Production Engineer Jobs in St. Gallen

This role is responsible for the design and development of production equipment, assembly and testing fixtures, and manufacturing systems that support efficient, safe, and high-quality production processes. By driving standardization, modularization, and continuous improvement initiatives, the position contributes to successful industrialization, operational excellence, and the sustainable development of engineering standards and expertise.

• Design and develop assembly fixtures, testing equipment, and production tools to support efficient and high-quality manufacturing processes.
• Plan and design modular workstations, assembly lines, and production systems with a focus on ergonomics, productivity, and scalability.
• Standardize and modularize production equipment and manufacturing solutions through reusable platform concepts, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Create and maintain CAD models, manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and production-related technical documentation.
• Lead and coordinate design and development projects while ensuring compliance with cost, timeline, quality, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Product Development, Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, and external partners to develop sustainable technical solutions.
• Support knowledge sharing and contribute to the continuous development of engineering know-how, standards, and best practices.

• Completed technical vocational training as a Design Engineer, Polymechanic, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Very good written and spoken German and good English skills.
• Several years of experience in the design of production equipment, fixtures, special-purpose machinery, or manufacturing systems, ideally in an industrial environment.
• Strong proficiency in CAD systems, preferably TopSolid 7, and experience with technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, industrialization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of modular design principles, standardization, and platform-based engineering concepts.
• Experience in technical project management.
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with a strong quality mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

VAT Group is the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, with over 3,200 employees worldwide and headquarters in Haag, Switzerland. The company operates manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs globally. VAT is guided by integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation.

Joining VAT means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.