- Location
- La Chaux-de-Fonds Neuchâtel 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 Production Synergy Project Intern for a six-month internship in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The intern will assess ways to harmonize practices and pool resources across two workshops, model an integrated line organization and present recommendations to management.
Role & Responsibilities
- Compare current operating practices across two workshops and identify opportunities to establish common ways of working.
- Assess the benefits of harmonizing practices using production data.
- Help define shared standards and formalize them.
- Support deployment of standards and help teams navigate the change.
- Map resources in each workshop and identify opportunities to share them.
- Assess the benefits of pooling resources for capacity and operational flexibility.
- Help define the conditions and requirements for implementing resource pooling.
- Map and quantify current flows between the two workshops.
- Model a target line organization and assess its resource requirements.
- Identify the expected benefits, implementation prerequisites and potential risks of the proposed organizational setup.
- Develop a recommendation for presentation to management.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a master's degree at a top-tier engineering school in Industrial Engineering, Production Systems, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Previous academic or internship experience in industrial engineering, production, supply chain or process improvement.
- Project management skills, including scoping, planning and stakeholder alignment.
- Advanced Excel skills, strong data analysis capabilities and structured problem-solving skills.
- Ability to write clear procedures and formalize operational standards.
- Familiarity with lean and industrial engineering tools, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), line balancing, takt time and bottleneck analysis.
- Familiarity with quality tools, including control plans and non-conformity management.
- Knowledge of flow modelling and simulation software such as FlexSim, Simul8, AnyLogic, Arena or similar tools is a plus.
- Understanding of skills management and work organization principles is a plus.
- Knowledge of cost analysis and business case development is a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP or similar solutions, is a plus.
- Knowledge of machining or assembly processes is a plus.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus.
- Fluent French and a good command of English.
Skills
Experience
Previous academic or internship experience in industrial engineering, production, supply chain or process improvement.
Education
Currently pursuing a master's degree at a top-tier engineering school in Industrial Engineering, Production Systems, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Work from home depending on position requirements; watch to wear / watch to buy program; referral program; development opportunities; 18 weeks of maternity leave; 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.
About Cerulean
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