Join Accelleron: Accelerating Sustainability in Marine and Energy Industries
Accelleron is a global technology leader, driving sustainability in the marine and energy sectors through innovative solutions in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital technology for heavy-duty applications. With a rich heritage of over 100 years as a trusted partner, we serve customers in over 100 locations worldwide. Our team of 3,000 dedicated employees is continuously innovating to provide top-tier products, services, and solutions that are crucial for the energy transition. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognizing individual differences as integral to our strength.
Exciting Opportunity for a 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? This is your opportunity to launch a rewarding career with a global industrial leader while gaining hands-on experience on complex industrial projects and enhancing your technical and project management skills.
As a Junior Project Manager Factory Investments (m/f/d), you will lead the planning and execution of key investment projects that enhance innovation and efficiency within our global production network. Collaborating closely with experienced project managers and factory experts, you will implement modern manufacturing technologies—including automation, digitalization, and advanced machining processes—in high-mix, low-volume production environments. Your contributions will help streamline our operations and support our journey towards a sustainable future.
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, balancing 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, establish 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 the 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, independent working style.
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborating 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 for continuous learning and improvement.
- 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
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application!
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