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La Chaux-de-Fonds
Technical Director
- 16 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
About the job
The role combines management, project coordination, development of technical solutions and continuous improvement, with strong interaction with the Management and operational functions.
Technical Director
Desired profile
- Engineering degree in mechanical, microtechnology or deemed equivalent
- Good knowledge of Lean Management and continuous improvement; a Green Belt / Black Belt certification is an asset
- Solid experience in a position of responsibility within an industrial environment with a strong technical component
- Very good knowledge of mechanical processes, manufacturing means and technologies used in precision environments
- Good understanding of study activities, technical development and industrialisation
- Proven experience in managing technical projects and improving processes, equipment or working methods
- Ability to coordinate different technical fields and ensure their convergence around common priorities
- Leadership, organisational skills and ability to mobilise teams in a context of change and continuous improvement
- Ease in communication, ability to work with varied interlocutors, organisational skills and a practical approach to issues
We offer
- A central role in the management and development of technical activities
- Varied responsibilities combining management, technical projects and continuous improvement
- A transversal role offering wide autonomy and regular exchanges with key company functions
- Supervise and harmonise a technical scope covering notably precision mechanical disciplines, study activities and technical means associated with production
- Lead the development, evolution and optimisation of technical solutions, equipment and means necessary for industrial activities
- Structure and manage technical projects, from the expression of needs to their implementation, ensuring monitoring of resources, deadlines and risks
- Ensure the quality, reliability and compliance of deployed solutions
- Identify and lead actions to improve processes, working methods and the performance of technical means
- Monitor technological developments and evaluate solutions likely to add value to activities
- Define technical orientations and support their breakdown into priorities, projects and concrete actions
- Provide expertise to various departments and contribute to decisions related to technical and industrial challenges