$70K - 100K a year
Coordinate production ramp-up and assembly line installation at partner manufacturing site, manage technical issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field, minimum 2 years production ramp-up experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to relocate to Kansas after training in Switzerland.
Ecorobotix SA is looking for a Project Manager Industrialization to join our Industrialization team and play a key role in coordinating projects between our company and an industrial partner in the USA. As Ecorobotix’s representative, he/she will be in charge to ensure the production ramp-up of our machines at our partners' manufacturing site. Following a training period of several weeks in Switzerland, the position will be based full time in Kansas, USA. Given the international scope of this role, we are seeking candidates who have strong familiarity with European markets and culture. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of European business practices, cultural nuances, and communication styles, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and partners across the region. Responsibilities: Production ramp-up coordination • Plan and coordinate production ramp-up at our partner’s facility • Manage the installation of the assembly line, warehouse, testing equipment and all associated process flows • Ensure on-time supply, reception and control of all components required for production • Manage operator training • Support local operation teams during the production ramp-up and ensure compliance with established manufacturing standards • Monitor adherence to production planning, cost and quality objectives • Implement KPIs and report deviations to the Swiss team • Set up a permanent framework with our partner for mass production management Manage technical issues in the field • Act as the primary Ecorobotix contact at the production site for all types of issues • Propose and manage action plans to solve issues in coordination with both Ecorobotix and local operational teams • Anticipate potential problems and propose preventive measures Drive Continuous improvement • Gather and analyze feedback from the field • Identify, prioritize and propose potential process improvements • Lead improvement workshops with Ecorobotix and partner teams Profile: Education • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial engineering or a related field Experience • Minimum 2 years of experience in production ramp-up management • Experience in production management and / or agricultural machinery assembly is a plus Skills • Strong communication skills with all types of audiences • Comfortable working in production and industrial environments • Self-motivated, autonomous and proactive • Analytical mindset, problem-solving oriented • Fluent in English. Mobility • Several weeks in Switzerland then located in Kansas, USA • Occasional travels in Switzerland Ecorobotix SA, a Swiss B-Corp company headquartered in Switzerland, offers innovative, robotic solutions to lessen the environmental impact of agricultural activities. We develop ultra-precise spraying technologies powered by artificial intelligence, allowing farmers to significantly reduce the use of chemicals in their fields. Join our dynamic, international team, and together, let's make agriculture more sustainable!
This job posting was last updated on 9/17/2025