- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
About A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne is one of Germany’s most distinguished haute horlogerie houses, celebrated for precision, restraint and exceptional craftsmanship in Glashütte since 1845. As an employer, the Maison offers a rare environment where heritage and innovation meet: watchmakers, engineers, artisans and commercial teams contribute to timepieces defined by technical ingenuity and uncompromising finishing. Part of Richemont, A. Lange & Söhne combines the intimacy of a specialist manufacture with the perspective of an international luxury group. It seeks meticulous, curious and committed talents who value excellence, long-term thinking and the quiet confidence of Saxon watchmaking tradition.
A. Lange & Söhne seeks a Watch Quality Control Specialist for full-time work in Glashütte. The role carries out in-process and final inspections, functional, aesthetic and rate checks, and supports consistent quality and process improvement; an existing employment contract with A. Lange & Söhne is mandatory.
Role & Responsibilities
- Carry out in-process and final inspections during the assembly cycle.
- Perform functional and aesthetic inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Conduct rate checks on movements and watches.
- Work actively with assembly teams and all relevant departments to resolve quality issues.
- Ensure consistent, standardized quality.
- Contribute to improving all quality-related tasks and processes.
Qualifications
- Successfully completed vocational training as a watchmaker.
- Several years of professional experience working as a watchmaker.
- Very strong practical craftsmanship.
- Strong quality awareness.
- Reliable and structured approach to work.
- Strong commitment and willingness to pursue further training.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- German language skills at a minimum B2 level.
- An existing employment contract with A. Lange & Söhne is mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Several years of professional experience as a watchmaker.
Education
Completed vocational training as a watchmaker.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Glashütte, Saxony, Germany, with easy access to Dresden.
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Benefits
Above-standard remuneration including a 13th-month salary, bonus and a €50 monthly shopping voucher; 37-hour workweek, flexible working arrangements, sabbaticals, holiday shift allowances and the possibility of working from home; ergonomic workstations and sports and health programmes, including in-house sports groups, JobRad and back massages; €100 childcare subsidy per child and individual support for work-family balance; development opportunities through coaching, classroom courses, online learning and on-the-job training; structured onboarding, strong team cohesion and regular employee events.
Culture
A. Lange & Söhne offers a workplace culture rooted in Saxon watchmaking excellence, where precision, patience, and uncompromising craftsmanship guide every function. The Maison fosters a disciplined yet collaborative environment, valuing technical mastery, long-term development, and the quiet pursuit of perfection that defines its timepieces.
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