Richemont Metrologist

Richemont is a leading luxury goods group comprising premier maisons in fine watchmaking and jewellery. The group combines artisan craftsmanship, technical excellence and long-term investment in heritage brands, providing technical and manufacturing hubs across Switzerland and internationally.

1. Execute dimensional and functional inspections of components and finished assemblies using laboratory metrology equipment and measurement procedures.
2. Operate and program coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and optical measurement systems to validate part conformity against engineering drawings and specifications.
3. Perform instrument calibration, routine verification and preventive maintenance of gauges and measurement systems; maintain traceability of standards and records.
4. Generate clear, technical measurement reports and non-conformance records; provide data for statistical process control and engineering problem-solving.
5. Collaborate with production, R&D and quality engineering to support first article inspections, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
6. Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection methods, measurement plans and quality documentation; train operators on measurement best practices.

1. Vocational diploma, technician certificate or degree in mechanical engineering, precision mechanics, industrial metrology or equivalent.
2. Practical knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
3. Demonstrable experience with CMM operation/programming, optical comparators or other precision measurement systems.
4. Strong numerical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to document findings clearly.
5. Good communication skills and the capacity to work cross-functionally with production and engineering teams.

1. Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation
2. CMM programming
3. Dimensional metrology
4. Gauge calibration and verification
5. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
6. Statistical Process Control (SPC) and measurement reporting
7. Technical drawing interpretation
8. Microsoft Excel (data analysis and reporting)

At least 3 years of hands-on metrology experience in precision manufacturing, ideally within watchmaking, micro-mechanics or high-precision components.

Vocational diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, precision mechanics, industrial metrology or an equivalent technical qualification.

Richemont fosters a culture where artisanal savoir-faire meets rigorous technical standards. The environment emphasizes precision, continuous improvement and collaboration across ateliers and technical centres, supporting specialists who balance tradition with modern metrology practice.