Jaeger LeCoultre Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About Jaeger LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833 in the Vallée de Joux, is one of Switzerland’s most revered watchmaking manufactures and a maison defined by invention, precision, and discreet elegance. As an employer, it offers a rare environment where artisans, engineers, designers, and commercial talents collaborate across more than 180 specialist skills, from movement development and grand complications to métiers d’art and client experience. Within the Richemont group, the maison combines heritage with international reach, encouraging rigorous craftsmanship, continuous learning, and respect for time as both a technical measure and a cultural value. Its teams contribute to enduring creations shaped by excellence, curiosity, and shared responsibility.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed process flow analysis and value stream mapping (VSM) of existing gear and escapement production operations
• Define target product mix and production volumes, establishing comprehensive specifications encompassing technical, ergonomic, and spatial constraints
• Design macro-implantation and zoning strategy for workshop layouts, followed by detailed micro-implantation and ergonomic workstation configurations
• Develop equipment integration plans for networks, energy systems, and utilities
• Prepare phased relocation and transition plans to maintain uninterrupted production during facility reconfiguration
• Collaborate with production leadership, support functions, and facilities teams throughout all project phases
• Contribute to budget estimation and cost optimization activities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a final-year student in an engineering master's programme (mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent)
• Strong specialization or demonstrated focus in Continuous Improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Rigorous analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive and intellectually curious with ability to synthesize complex operational data

Skills

Experience

No prior professional experience required; however, exposure to manufacturing environments, process improvement projects, or industrial engineering coursework is advantageous.

Education

Final-year student in a master's programme from an engineering school with specialization in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement disciplines.

Workplace

Culture

Jaeger-LeCoultre fosters a culture rooted in exceptional watchmaking savoir-faire, precision, and a deep respect for its heritage in the Vallée de Joux. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration between artisans, engineers, and creative talents, offering an environment where innovation and mastery are pursued with patience, rigor, and elegance.

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