Senior Mechanical Engineer

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The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in sheet metal design and manufacturing technology, driving technical excellence and mentorship within Hardware Design Discipline. This role requires at least 10 years of professional expertise and a proven ability to lead complex work packages while fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, sustainable design outcomes.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sheet metal design and manufacturing technology.
• Establish best practices and drive technical knowledge sharing across organizational units.
• Provide senior-level technical leadership and mentorship within the mechanical engineering team.
• Develop reusable design concepts to optimize department-wide efficiency.
• Drive continuous process improvement within assigned work packages.
• Manage end-to-end work package execution, including effort estimation, cost planning, and timeline management.
• Conduct data-driven root cause analyses and present actionable redesign solutions to stakeholders.
• Communicate project progress and technical insights in team meetings.
• Author, review, and maintain formal technical documentation in accordance with Roche processes and standards.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Service teams.

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of professional experience in sheet metal design and manufacturing technology.
• Substantial expertise in general mechanical design principles.
• Proven analytical and systematic approach to cope complex engineering challenges.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5, SolidWorks, and SAP DVS.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 8015 standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong team-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous learning.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.