Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering

Swarovski has been a pioneer of crystal craftsmanship and luxury since its founding in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski in Austria. Globally renowned, Swarovski produces the finest crystals, jewelry, crystal pearls, and home décor, serving various industries, including fashion and automotive. With a presence in over 140 countries, 2,200 boutiques, and a dedicated workforce of approximately 18,300 employees, Swarovski combines tradition and innovation. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and positive societal impact, reflected in every aspect of its operations and the philanthropic initiatives of the Swarovski Foundation.

Your role as Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering plays a key role in shaping efficient, high‑quality manufacturing processes for an iconic global brand. In this dynamic role, you'll lead process development, optimize routing and cycle times, and drive continuous improvement across sample and mass production. You'll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to evaluate processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure smooth transitions from development to full-scale manufacturing. If you're passionate about data‑driven decision making, process excellence, and creating real impact within a fast‑moving environment, we'd love to meet you.

Make an impact

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and develop process sequences for all SKUs in sample development and mass production phases.
• Establish, update and communicate routing times for all SKUs, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Evaluate current processes, identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Monitor routing times, standard work, process balance, and cycle times for continuous enhancement.
• Analyze routing time data to identify trends, areas for improvement and technical innovation and eliminate non-value-added processes to reduce the routine time, manufacturing cost, factory lead time, defect, and improve the quality.
• Ensure compliance with Manufacturing Process Map Procedure from development to mass production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to review, evaluate and document new or changed processes.

Bring your magic

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• Relevant education background in Industrial Engineering or relevant majors.
• Ideally 5+ years of working experience in Industrial Engineering related in manufacturing industry, preferably focusing on human motions, standard works and standard times.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive process improvements. Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills. Strong ability to gain trust with all levels of stakeholders.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski's heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.