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Destinus

Mechanical Engineer, Jigs & Tools

Destinus

. Take the technical lead for jigs and tools development .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeZürich • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering with a focus on jigs and tools development, including proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and design for manufacturing. Capable of managing suppliers and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams while delivering technical documentation and coaching junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering Degree3D CAD ModelingDesign For Manufacturing (DFM)Jigs And Tools DevelopmentFluency In English And German

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Hard Skills
Mechanical DesignJigs And Tools Development3D Printing For ToolingMachining ProcessesSheet Metal KnowledgeComposites KnowledgeMetrology And Inspection MethodsLean ManufacturingAutomated Solutions DesignIndustrialization Projects
Soft Skills
CoachingCollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityTime Management
Tools & Technologies
CAD SoftwareEngineering Documentation ToolsProduction Documentation Tools
Industry Keywords
Production SolutionsDesign ReviewsTechnical DiscussionsSupplier ManagementFast-Paced Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Take the technical lead for jigs and tools development
  • Review product designs from a production perspective
  • Understand and evaluate production steps and required tools
  • Research off-the-shelf components and combine them into production solutions
  • Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, bills of material and related production documentation
  • Deliver technical documentation, including engineering calculations, analyses and assumptions supporting design decisions
  • Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing technical questions and resolving manufacturing issues
  • Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment and consumables according to industry standards
  • Coach junior engineers and interns in jigs and tooling design, manufacturing and CAD
  • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions across development stages
  • Collaborate with mechanical, testing and industrialization engineers to integrate components into the vehicle

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BSc. in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering with close ties to jigs and tools for production
  • Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, composites and assembly processes
  • Knowledge of metrology and inspection methods
  • Experience with industrialization projects, mechanical design and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Lean manufacturing knowledge is desirable
  • Experience with 3D printing for tooling is a plus
  • Experience designing automated solutions, special machines or test benches is a benefit
  • Ideally, experience across design, build, integration, test and operation phases
  • Fluency in English and German is required
  • Willingness to travel to different Destinus sites in Switzerland, maximum 20%
  • Ability to work to strict timescales in multidisciplinary teams and autonomously
  • Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment