Hermès Mechanical Operations Manager
- Location
- Le NoirmontJuraSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Horloger, Le Noirmont: Mechanical Operations Manager to lead tooling fabrication, maintenance, and a team of 5 specialists.
Role & Responsibilities
- Organize, plan, and coordinate fabrication missions and maintenance activities for a team of five specialists (polymechanics, stamping engineers, and tool adjusters) while fostering continuous skill development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with industrialization teams and production departments to ensure alignment and collective performance
- Guarantee tooling availability and delivery timelines in coordination with the Technical Bureau and production leadership
- Assess machinery and tooling needs, oversee maintenance schedules, manage inventory, and anticipate departmental resource evolution
- Establish refined capacity management and relevant performance indicators (KPIs) to capture expertise and facilitate coordination meetings (AIC)
- Demonstrate mastery of tooling fabrication processes—clamps, assemblies, stamps—and provide active technical support to mechanical teams
- Address non-conformities with rigor and implement corrective measures
- Continuously identify optimization opportunities to improve tooling lifespan and associated processes
- Monitor and enforce HSE compliance, including equipment protections, dust extraction systems, and chemical safety interfaces
- Manage departmental budgets (capex/opex) and contribute to overall service performance
Qualifications
- Minimum 5–6 years of experience in a similar mechanical operations or tooling management role
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering and tooling fabrication, with specific expertise in stamping processes preferred
- Technical training and certification in mechanical disciplines
- Proficiency in common office software (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint)
- CAD knowledge, CNC machine programming, and Lean methodology experience considered advantageous
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration
- Methodical, process-oriented mindset with proven diagnostic and analytical skills
- Excellent human qualities aligned with Hermès values and culture
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 to 6 years in a mechanical operations, tooling supervision, or similar manufacturing leadership role. Demonstrated expertise in tooling fabrication and maintenance, with particular proficiency in stamping processes highly valued.
Education
Technical training or certification in mechanical engineering or related discipline required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Le Noirmont, Jura, Switzerland, with easy access to Neuchâtel.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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