Production Engineer

About the job

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, sovereign assets, and economies. Best known for securing the majority of the world’s banknotes, SICPA operates across five continents. Today, our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.

Your mission

We are looking for an Industrial Project Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial project management to join our Chavornay site and manage a varied portfolio of projects in a chemical production environment.

A true cross-functional coordinator, you will work at the interface between operational and technical teams to transform field needs into concrete and sustainable solutions.

Main responsibilities

• Manage technical and organisational projects from definition to implementation.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while respecting deadlines, costs, and defined priorities.
• Gather and analyse the needs of various stakeholders to propose suitable solutions.
• Ensure coordination between different departments: Production, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers.
• Monitor project progress and ensure proper execution of action plans.
• Identify risks, anticipate bottlenecks, and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Support operational teams in deploying improvements and new processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the site’s industrial performance.

Profile sought

• Engineering degree in chemistry/chemical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, food industry, or pharmaceuticals.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project management within an industrial environment, ideally chemical.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and effectively handle priorities.
• Strong aptitude for working cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders (Production, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, Quality, suppliers).
• Autonomous, structured, and pragmatic personality, with a strong field and results orientation.
• Professional proficiency in French and excellent communication and coordination skills.

Why join us?

• Join a global leader in trusted technologies, committed to a high-impact mission.
• Develop your career at the heart of the strategy of a financially solid and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and contribute to international projects with high added value.
• Work in a multicultural environment based on integrity, where autonomy, responsibility, and initiative are encouraged.