Officine Panerai Industrialization Project Manager

Neuchâtel • Switzerland

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Officine Panerai, a distinguished member of the Richemont Group, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs in the luxury watchmaking industry. As an employer, Panerai offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers within the prestigious Richemont family.

1. Define and validate manufacturing standards for new components, ensuring alignment with established benchmarks.
2. Organize and lead industrialization reviews, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and timeline objectives.
3. Develop comprehensive industrialization dossiers from machining to assembly in collaboration with production and quality departments.
4. Design and oversee the creation of new tooling and equipment, coordinating with internal and external partners.
5. Ensure compliance with project commitments and provide expertise on product and process feasibility during development.
6. Support production teams with technical guidance and participate in daily routines to ensure smooth operations.
7. Coordinate and implement modifications across suppliers and workshops, ensuring seamless integration.
8. Participate in performance improvement studies and draft functional specifications for new production means.
9. Validate equipment with production teams and ensure investment follow-up during production phases.
10. Manage cross-functional projects, leveraging the industrial roadmap to optimize processes and equipment.

1. Engineering or advanced technical degree in mechanics or microtechnology, with a specialization in industrialization preferred.
2. 3 to 5 years of experience in a production or industrialization environment, preferably in watchmaking.
3. Proficiency in design software, ideally CREO.
4. Experience in project management, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving.
5. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

1. Rigorous and methodical approach to tasks.
2. Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
3. Ability to communicate effectively across multicultural teams.
4. Strong organizational and coordination skills.

3 to 5 years in a production or industrialization setting, ideally within the watchmaking industry.

Engineering or advanced technical degree in mechanics or microtechnology.

Employees will be part of a dynamic company that values talent and skills, offering opportunities for international experience and career advancement within Panerai and the Richemont Group.

Panerai fosters a multicultural and inclusive environment that values community enrichment, continuous improvement, and personal responsibility. The company is committed to sustainable development and offers a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive.