Quality Technician
Comadur — Boncourt, Switzerland — Quality Technician to ensure conformity of watch components and lead continuous improvement projects.
Overview
Comadur is a Swiss specialist in hard-material components for the watch industry, producing ceramics, sapphire crystals and horological stones. The company operates within the Swatch Group and is recognised for Swiss-made precision manufacturing, supplying high-performance components to leading watch brands within the Group and beyond.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure conformity of watch‑case and dial components to internal specifications and customer requirements through inspection, testing and control activities.
- Lead and deploy continuous improvement projects to stabilise, industrialise and optimise manufacturing processes in close collaboration with production teams.
- Perform on‑site technical investigations, root‑cause analyses and corrective/preventive actions for quality incidents.
- Analyse quality data and process indicators (SPC) to identify trends, propose improvements and validate results.
- Coordinate and manage a small team of technicians responsible for implementing improvement actions and sustaining process changes.
- Document non‑conformities, generate technical reports and follow up on CAPA/8D processes with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma (CFC) or degree in watchmaking, mechanical engineering, materials science or quality management; equivalent technical qualifications accepted.
- Proven experience in quality control and continuous improvement within precision manufacturing or the watch industry.
- Practical knowledge of quality methodologies such as root cause analysis, 8D, FMEA and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Ability to read technical drawings and work with precision metrology equipment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate technician teams on the shop floor.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands‑on experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement within precision manufacturing, preferably in the watchmaking or related high‑precision sectors; demonstrable track record of leading process stabilisation projects and coordinating technical teams.
Education
Vocational diploma (CFC) or bachelor's degree in watchmaking, mechanical engineering, materials science or quality/industrial engineering.
Culture
As part of the Swatch Group, Comadur combines Swiss industrial rigour with a strong engineering culture centred on technical excellence and innovation. The workplace values collaboration between production and technical teams, a hands‑on approach on the shop floor, and a continuous improvement mindset.