Senior OpEx Engineer (m/f/d)

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Accelleron is hiring a Senior OpEx Engineer (m/f/d) in Baden to drive operational excellence in manufacturing and logistics, optimizing value streams with a focus on productivity, OEE, capacity and lead times. You will lead Lean initiatives and act as the IE and OpEx expert in factory investment projects from concept to implementation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in OpEx or Lean Manufacturing, a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, knowledge of production and logistics, and fluency in English and German, with stakeholder management. To apply, tailor your resume to quantify improvements, show business cases, provide concrete examples of value created, and demonstrate readiness to work onsite and contribute to Accelleron’s sustainability mission.

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

About Accelleron

At Accelleron, we go further. Building on the heritage of more than 100 years as ABB Turbocharging, you will join a team of true experts in an exciting international environment that share a commitment to excel, to be a trusted partner in supporting our customers in the gradual change towards sustainable industries with innovative technology, expertise and smart solutions. We are driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions as we welcome and celebrate individual differences.

Job Description

Are you passionate about improving manufacturing and logistics performance through structured analysis, Lean methodologies and practical Industrial Engineering solutions?

As Senior OpEx Engineer, you will drive operational excellence across manufacturing and logistics. You will analyze and optimize end-to-end value streams, automated production systems, material flows and operational processes, with a clear focus on productivity, OEE, capacity, lead times and inventory.

In addition, you will act as the Industrial Engineering and OpEx expert in factory investment projects (manufacturing equipment) — from early concept development and business-case assessment through detailed process and technical design to implementation and operational stabilization.

With your analytical, pragmatic and hands-on approach, you will act as a trusted partner to operational stakeholders and help shape efficient, scalable and future-ready operations.

You will join the Supply & Value Chain Excellence organization in Baden, reporting to the Team Lead Value Chain Digitalization, and collaborate closely with business leadership, IT, and technical experts across our value chain.

Your Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize end-to-end value streams, automated production processes and material flows.
• Identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities using operational data and structured process analysis.
• Improve productivity, OEE, capacity utilization, lead times, inventory and overall process stability.
• Develop future production and logistics concepts, including layouts, capacity models, line balancing, material supply and buffer strategies.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and other Lean improvement initiatives together with operational teams.
• Serve as the Industrial Engineering and OpEx expert in factory investment projects (manufacturing equipment) including the design and dimensioning of automated manufacturing cells.
• Translate operational requirements into robust process and technical concepts, from initial assessment through implementation and stabilization.
• Develop fact-based recommendations, business cases and implementation roadmaps.
• Establish standards, methods and best practices for Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering.
• Coach stakeholders and project teams in Lean and Industrial Engineering methods.

Your Background

• 5+ years of experience in OpEx, Lean Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• University Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Deep expertise in production and logistics processes, material flow optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on experience with process optimization methodologies, bottleneck analysis, simulations, and value stream design from production cells to full factory.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders, external partners, budgets, timelines and project risks
• Structured, hands-on and solution-oriented working style in cross-functional teams, with strong communication skills
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

Your Benefits

• Attractive compensation & benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Global parental leave program.
• Flexible working models.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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