Audemars Piguet Laboratory Manager
- Location
- Le LocleNeuchâtelSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
Laboratory Manager at luxury watch manufacturer in Le Locle, Switzerland. Lead quality assurance and product testing operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize all Watch Laboratory activities to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance
- Manage new product qualification activities and testing protocols
- Ensure optimal alignment between workload, capacity, testing means, and available competencies while promoting cross-functional expertise
- Provide technical and analytical support to internal departments and business sectors, actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Collect and analyze product quality issues from both internal processes and customer feedback
- Propose tailored solutions and contribute to securing future product developments
- Participate in defining and evolving product criteria to meet Group quality standards and support research and development of new measurement equipment and specialized tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (HES level) in mechanical engineering, microtechnology, or horology, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role within the watchmaking industry
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with a collaborative and cross-functional mindset
- Strong organizational skills, analytical mindset, and proactive problem-solving approach
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a laboratory or quality assurance role within the watchmaking or horology sector, with demonstrated expertise in product qualification, testing protocols, and quality management systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (HES level) in mechanical engineering, microtechnology, or horology, or equivalent professional qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Benefits
Health insurance (basic and supplementary coverage), 5 weeks of annual leave plus 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year accrued through daily minute accumulation, contribution towards sporting or cultural activities, flexible remote work opportunities depending on role requirements, on-site company restaurant, advantageous occupational pension plan (LPP).
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Cerulean
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