Rolex Surface Treatment Engineer

Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker renowned for precision engineering, in-house manufacturing and uncompromising quality. As an employer, Rolex emphasizes craftsmanship, industrial excellence and long-term investment in production capabilities, operating a vertically integrated manufacturing model that spans R&D, component production and final assembly.

1. Lead continuous improvement projects related to industrial washing operations, driving measurable gains in quality, productivity and cost-efficiency.
2. Industrialize washing operations for new products, defining processes, specifications and acceptance criteria.
3. Contribute technical expertise to capital investment projects for industrial washing equipment and oversee commissioning and ramp-up into production.
4. Support production teams by troubleshooting process deviations and resolving day-to-day operational issues.
5. Maintain technology watch in surface treatment and cleaning methods, evaluating new chemistries and equipment for potential adoption.

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or equivalent technical discipline.
2. Proven experience in industrial washing or surface treatment processes; experience in watchmaking, jewellery or other precision industries is an advantage.
3. In-depth knowledge of washing methods including aqueous (detergent) washing, solvent cleaning and plasma surface preparation.
4. Demonstrated autonomy, strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.
5. Natural leadership and pedagogical skills to motivate and align cross-functional teams.
6. Proven organizational skills and ability to manage projects through to implementation.

1. Aqueous (detergent) washing
2. Solvent cleaning
3. Plasma preparation
4. Industrial washing equipment (selection, commissioning, validation)
5. Process industrialization
6. Continuous improvement (project leadership)
7. Technical troubleshooting
8. Supplier management (detergent and consumables network)
9. Technology scouting / technical watch

Confirmed, hands-on experience in industrial washing or surface treatment within a manufacturing environment. Practical exposure to industrialization of processes and to supporting production on process deviations is expected; experience in horology or jewellery manufacturing is a clear asset.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry.

Stimulating work environment, excellent working conditions, flexible working-time solutions and high-quality social benefits.

Rolex cultivates a culture of precision, discretion and long-term craftsmanship, where engineering rigor and manufacturing excellence are paramount. The workplace values continuous improvement, technical mastery and collaborative problem-solving across production and industrialization teams.