La Chaux-de-Fonds
Experienced Quality Controller (M/F)
- 23 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 5 300 min. /month
- French (Intermediate)
About the job
WHYNESS DVLP-RH-Services Sàrl, is a recruitment agency active in French-speaking Switzerland. We support companies in recruiting and selecting managers and specialists, while offering candidates personalised support in their career development and transitions. Our approach is distinguished by a high level of demand, a trusting human relationship, and absolute confidentiality, both for companies and the talents we assist. Our interventions are mainly in the sectors of watchmaking, industry, and services, for key and/or responsible roles.
In this context, we are currently looking for a:
Experienced Quality Controller (M/F) (100%)
Permanent position | 100% | Watchmaking | Flexible daytime hours
For one of our clients, an internationally renowned SME active in the manufacture of high-precision watch components, we are seeking an Experienced Quality Controller to strengthen their team.
Are you passionate about quality, have solid experience in watch control, and appreciate roles combining technical expertise, autonomy, and responsibility? This opportunity might interest you!
Your responsibilities
Within the quality department, you play an essential role in ensuring the conformity of watch components and improving control processes.
- Carry out all dimensional and aesthetic checks on high-precision watch components.
- Ensure the application of standards, procedures, and control criteria.
- Identify and analyse defects, participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Handle complex controls requiring in-depth technical expertise.
- Develop and update control ranges, procedures, and reports.
- Ensure component conformity according to technical requirements and quality criteria.
- Actively participate in resolving non-conformities in collaboration with various departments.
- Propose and lead actions for continuous improvement of control methods and processes.
Your profile
- Minimum 5 years of experience in watch quality control, ideally in the manufacture of high-precision components.
- TQ1, TQ2 or equivalent training is essential.
- Excellent mastery of reading technical drawings, dimensional and geometric tolerances.
- Very good knowledge of measuring instruments and dimensional and aesthetic control techniques.
- Good command of common IT tools, especially MS Office.
- Ability to analyse technical problems, propose solutions, and take initiative.
- Autonomous, rigorous, methodical personality with an excellent sense of responsibility.
- Good team spirit and ease in communicating with different company departments.
We offer you
- A permanent 100% position within an SME recognised for its watchmaking expertise.
- A pleasant, efficient, and human-sized working environment.
- A varied technical role offering real autonomy and responsibilities.
- The opportunity to actively contribute to improving quality processes.
- Flexible daytime hours, without shift work.
- A professional setting valuing expertise, initiative, and quality of work.
Interested?
Do you have solid expertise in watch component control and wish to join a company where your technical skills and sense of responsibility will make a difference?
We look forward to receiving your application!