- 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 seeks a Tooling Management Project Intern in La Chaux-de-Fonds for a six-month internship supporting the structuring and deployment of tooling management in SAP and the rationalization of its tooling portfolio. The intern will define tooling processes and standards, organize migration data, and coordinate project deployment across stakeholders.
Role & Responsibilities
- Map tooling families and associated flows, including procurement, use, maintenance, refurbishment, upgrades, and end of life.
- Define the target tooling management model, covering stock traceability, new-tool ordering, maintenance methods, and refurbishment of wear parts.
- Manage project scope, milestones, stakeholder alignment, user training, and deployment.
- Structure tooling reference data with IT and key users, linking each tool to the articles, bills of materials, and routings it supports.
- Consolidate tooling lifetime and usage parameters with methods engineers and shop-floor experts, and ensure accurate system representation.
- Define replenishment triggers based on remaining tool life, production plans, and supplier lead times.
- Identify tools used for similar parts or operations that could be consolidated, prioritizing opportunities by production volume, criticality, and cost.
- Define cross-functional tooling standards, including common cores, blanks, and fixtures compatible with manual presses and automated machines.
- Formalize the methodology for specifying future tooling in line with established standards.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Master's degree at a top-tier engineering school in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Systems, or a related field.
- Previous academic or internship experience in industrialization, methods, production, or ERP projects is an advantage.
- Project management skills, including scoping, planning, and stakeholder alignment.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with lean and methods tools, such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), ABC analysis, and the 5 Whys methodology.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP or similar solutions, is an advantage.
- Understanding of machining or assembly processes is an advantage.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is an advantage.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, preferably Inventor/Vault, is an advantage.
- Fluent French and a good command of English.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a Master's degree at a top-tier engineering school in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Systems, or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Work-from-home option depending on position requirements; watch-to-wear and watch-to-buy program; referral program; development opportunities; 18 weeks of maternity leave; feedback culture.
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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