Industrialisation & Methods Engineer Fixed-term Contract >1 year (m/f/)

Join an industrial site in the Watchmaking sector to lead the industrialisation of new products and optimise manufacturing processes in a demanding technical environment. You will also contribute to continuous improvement projects, automation, and the integration of new equipment to enhance operational performance.

Our client is a company in the Watchmaking sector specialised in the manufacture of high value-added products. Its environment combines industrial excellence, technological innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

As part of the development of its industrial activities, our client is seeking a Industrialisation & Industrial Performance Project Manager.

You will play a central role in optimising production processes and deploying new industrial means.

Your main responsibilities:

• Manage industrialisation projects for new products, from their launch to production start-up.
• Define and optimise manufacturing processes to improve quality, costs, and lead times.
• Develop and maintain the technical documentation necessary for production activities.
• Participate in prototyping, testing, and industrial validation phases.
• Analyse malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing productivity and overall performance.
• Conduct technical monitoring and propose innovative solutions to modernise production means.
• Gather workshop requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure the follow-up of automation and equipment modernisation projects.

Candidate profile

• Higher technical education of engineer level or equivalent.
• Proven experience of at least 3 years in a microtechnology environment (ideally luxury sector).
• Strong skills in industrialisation, methods, technical project management, and continuous improvement.
• Good command of Lean tools and process optimisation approaches.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and design or technical drawing tools.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong results orientation and performance improvement focus.
• Autonomy, rigour, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to unite teams around development projects.
• Passion for technical innovation and transforming environments.

Conditions and Benefits

• High-impact position within an innovative industrial environment.
• Participation in transformation and automation projects with high added value.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams