Junior Project Manager Factory Investments

Are you a motivated young engineer with a passion for manufacturing technologies and the ambition to shape the factories of tomorrow? Do you want to gain hands-on experience working on complex industrial projects while developing your technical and project management skills? If so, this is your opportunity to start a rewarding career with a global industrial leader.

As a Junior Project Manager Factory Investments (m/f/d), you will lead the planning and execution of key investment projects that drive innovation and efficiency in our global production network. You will work closely with experienced project managers and factory experts to implement modern manufacturing technologies including automation, digitalization, and advanced machining processes in high-mix, low-volume production environments. Your work will help us improve the way we operate and support our journey towards a more sustainable future.

This role is ideal for recent graduates in mechanical or production engineering (e.g., ETH Zurich or similar technical universities) who are eager to apply their knowledge in real-world projects and grow into future leadership roles. You will gain exposure to CAPEX projects, production systems, and stakeholder collaboration while developing your technical and organizational capabilities.

You will join the Value Chain organization in Baden, reporting to the Teamlead Value Chain Investments, and work closely with factory leadership and technical experts across our global value chain.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead complex factory optimization and investment projects (CAPEX 0.5 10M CHF), ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution.
• Develop and apply deep expertise in production processes to drive innovation, automation, and digitalization striking the right balance between productivity and operational stability.
• Manage global, cross-functional teams through all project stages, including initiation, analysis, concept development, implementation and final handover.
• Build and manage high-performance project teams, set up effective governance structures, and coordinate work packages efficiently.
• Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders ensuring strong customer focus, continuous dialogue and service excellence.
• Develop relationships with external partners, such as suppliers, universities, and technology providers, to support project success.
• Proactively identify, assess, and recommend emerging technologies and innovative processes to enhance factory operations.
• Promote knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices across the company; continually improve project management techniques and tools.

Your background:

• Master s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Production/Industrial Engineering (e.g., ETH Zurich or similar technical universities).
• Initial Hands-on experience in the machinery or metal manufacturing industry, ideally with implementation of advanced technologies (e.g., cutting systems).
• Initial experience in project management is an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
• Analytical thinker with excellent conceptual skills and a proactive, solution-oriented and independent working style.
• Strong communication skills across all levels and enthusiasm for working with various stakeholders.
• Financial literacy to evaluate data and build sound business cases for investments.
• Team player with high self-motivation, curiosity and a strong drive to continuously learn and improve.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

Your benefits:

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Modern office, smart working
• Flexible working model
• Attractive holiday plan
• Employee assistance program

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website .

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