Manufacturing Engineering Manager (CNC / Lean / Automation)

Gramian Consultancy, a boutique firm that matches IT and engineering talent with client needs, is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for an established industrial manufacturer that produces high‑precision mechanical components and engineered production systems. The position will head a cross‑functional group that includes manufacturing engineering, design, CNC programming and industrialization, blending leadership with deep technical expertise. In this role the manager will steer multidisciplinary teams, champion continuous‑improvement initiatives, and oversee the rollout of new products and production capabilities. Daily duties involve coordinating technical work across process engineering, applications and production, applying and refining Lean manufacturing methods, and handling the selection, purchase, installation and integration of new machinery and automation. The manager will also design and enhance shop‑floor layouts, supervise CNC programming and machining‑process optimisation, and drive complex technical projects from planning through execution to boost productivity, quality, precision and capacity. Candidates must bring at least ten years of experience in industrial production or manufacturing engineering and a minimum of five years in a manufacturing or technical management capacity. Proven hands‑on ability to implement Lean practices, procure and integrate machinery and specialised tooling, and design production workflows and layouts is essential. Technical competence in CNC programming and practical work with lathes, milling machines, grinding or comparable precision‑machining equipment is required, as is fluency in both French and English. The permanent, full‑time role is based on‑site in the Jura canton of Switzerland, offering the chance to work within a high‑precision environment and lead a diverse technical team focused on continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing.