Continuous Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Quartino, Ticino, Switzerland

Company

hirify.global Smart Power develops smart, connected, and protected power supply products and solutions that improve energy efficiency, productivity, and operational reliability.

What you will do

• Deploy the continuous improvement strategy for the local organizational unit and align it with hirify.global’s global initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by mentoring and coaching teams toward operational excellence and improved results.
• Implement operational excellence initiatives covering safety, lean production, Internal PPAP, and cost improvement through cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and deliver targeted training modules and toolkits for local business needs.
• Manage product and process development across departments and suppliers, including PFMEA, production line setup, tooling, and material line feeding.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Engineering and Production or an equivalent field, plus Green Belt certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in production engineering, specializing in power electronics assemblies.
• Proficiency with continuous improvement tools, including FMEA, Lean, 5S, Yamazumi, VSM, and ABC XYZ analysis.
• Experience with SAP, BOM analysis, and work cycle optimization.
• Skills in project cost evaluation and capital investment justification.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety standards.
• Fluent Italian and advanced English, written and spoken, are required.
• Collaborative and solution-driven communication style.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employment with an 80–100% workload.
• On-site work in the Electrification Power Protection manufacturing department in Quartino.
• Opportunity to lead projects that enhance and sustain local business performance.
• Inclusive environment welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Employment is subject to compliance with all local hirify.global employment requirements and processes.

Hiring process

• The recruitment process is led by Letizia Breviario, Talent Partner at hirify.global Switzerland Ltd.
• Applications are submitted through hirify.global’s online application process.