Technical Director

• 16 septembre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• La Chaux-de-Fonds

The function combines management, project coordination, development of technical solutions and continuous improvement, with strong interaction with Management and operational functions.

Technical Director

Desired profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, microtechnics 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 design, technical development and industrialization activities
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and in the improvement of processes, equipment or working methods
• Ability to coordinate different technical fields and to ensure their convergence around common priorities
• Leadership, organizational skills and ability to mobilize teams in a context of evolution and continuous improvement
• Ease in communication, ability to work with various interlocutors, organizational skills and a concrete approach to problems

We offer

• A central function in the steering and evolution of technical activities
• Varied responsibilities combining management, technical projects and continuous improvement
• A transversal role offering wide autonomy and regular exchanges with the key functions of the company

Main responsibilities

• Supervise and harmonize a technical scope covering notably precision mechanical disciplines, design activities and technical means associated with production
• Lead the development, evolution and optimization of technical solutions, equipment and means necessary for industrial activities
• Structure and lead technical projects, from the expression of need to their implementation, ensuring the monitoring of resources, deadlines and risks
• Ensure the quality, reliability and compliance of the deployed solutions
• Identify and lead actions allowing for the improvement of processes, working methods and the performance of technical means
• Monitor technological developments and evaluate solutions likely to bring added value to activities
• Define technical orientations and support their translation into priorities, projects and concrete actions
• Provide expertise to the different departments and contribute to decisions relating to technical and industrial challenges