- Location
- Grenchen Solothurn Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
About Breitling
Founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling, Breitling is a Swiss watchmaker renowned for its precision chronographs and enduring ties to aviation. Headquartered in Grenchen, the brand combines a distinctive technical heritage with a contemporary approach to luxury, design and responsible business. As an employer, Breitling offers a professional environment spanning watchmaking, engineering, product development, marketing and international retail. Its global presence connects specialist expertise with diverse markets, while its identity remains rooted in Swiss craftsmanship and innovation. For professionals drawn to both mechanical excellence and brand transformation, Breitling represents an opportunity to contribute to the continuing evolution of an established watchmaking house.
Breitling is seeking a Process Optimization Intern for a six-month mission in Grenchen to structure SAV onboarding for new products, consolidate reporting from multiple data sources, and contribute to process improvement and digital transformation initiatives. The intern will map and govern workflows, digitalize information sharing, and build priority reports.
Role & Responsibilities
- Map the end-to-end product release process from the After-Sales Service (SAV) perspective, clarifying responsibilities, timing, and information needs from initial product information through SAV readiness to support the product.
- Define a RACI matrix for each process step, clarifying responsibilities and interactions between SAV and the other functions involved.
- Formalize the target process and its governance, including validation points, escalation paths, and ownership, and support deployment across the relevant teams.
- Digitalize the process, replacing manual tracking and disconnected spreadsheets with a shared source of information.
- Identify recurring reports and decisions requiring data from multiple disconnected sources, and quantify the time spent manually gathering information.
- Define an approach to consolidating data sources to enable report generation without repeated manual data collection.
- Build priority reports and hand them over to the teams that will use them.
- Contribute to other ongoing SAV projects as needed, focusing on process mapping, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree at a top-tier engineering or business school in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, or a related field.
- Previous academic or internship experience in process improvement, business analysis, or digital transformation projects.
- Interest in contributing to and developing process mapping and analysis skills.
- Project management skills, including scoping, planning, and stakeholder alignment.
- Advanced Excel skills, strong data analysis capabilities, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with lean and continuous improvement tools.
- Power BI or other data visualization tools are a plus.
- Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools is a plus.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP or similar solutions, is a plus.
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree at a top-tier engineering or business school in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Work from home depending on position requirements; watch-to-wear and watch-to-buy program; referral program; development opportunities; maternity leave (18 weeks); culture of feedback.
Culture
Breitling’s workplace culture draws on its Swiss watchmaking heritage and close ties to aviation, placing precision, technical expertise and a pioneering spirit at the heart of its professional environment. The brand brings together craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering a distinctive setting for professionals who value both tradition and innovation in luxury watchmaking.
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