Principal Engineer - metal

Arjo Switzerland seeks a Principal Engineer to lead metal component design, welding standards, and failure analysis in a global, hybrid role focused on quality and cross-functional collaboration.

This global position focuses on metal components, welded structures, and manufacturing processes. The role combines strong technical expertise with quality assurance and cross-functional collaboration across operations and engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define and verify mechanical specifications for metal systems and subsystems.
• Develop welding methods, standardize documentation, and establish quality standards for non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Create and maintain global welding and fabrication guidelines across all sites.
• Design bent, welded, and CNC-machined components while managing technical documentation.
• Lead failure investigations for welded structures, providing corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Develop prototypes, conduct risk assessments, and define risk control strategies.
• Partner with suppliers for process audits, production validation, and issue resolution.
• Support industrialization efforts, analyze change requests, and manage CAPAs and claims.
• Plan and execute mechanical, structural, and material testing.
• Contribute to new materials and joining techniques, validating technologies with PD&E teams.
• Serve as the primary expert in metal and welding technologies for engineering, quality, and sourcing decisions.
• Mentor engineers on welding fabrication, quality criteria, and NDT testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, specializing in metal components and welded structures across development and industrialization.
• Proven track record in solving complex metal fabrication issues, supporting prototypes, and improving products and processes.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, including process audits and manufacturing quality improvements.
• Ability to conduct failure analysis and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with PD&E, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Excellent English proficiency for clear communication in an international setting.

What the company offers

• Comprehensive support for skill development and professional growth.
• Hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance.
• Expectation to travel for business needs.

About the company

Arjo Switzerland is part of a global organization with over 6,500 employees and 65 years of experience in healthcare. The company is dedicated to empowering movement in healthcare environments to ensure quality care. Its products and solutions focus on patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. The organization is committed to driving healthier outcomes for individuals facing mobility challenges.

• Focus on empowering movement within healthcare environments.
• Designing products for safe and dignified patient experiences.
• Global presence with over 6,500 employees and 65 years of history.
• Commitment to healthier outcomes for people with mobility challenges.