Jaeger LeCoultre Movement Design Engineer
Jaeger-LeCoultre — Movement Design Engineer in Le Sentier. Lead design and prototyping of mechanical watch movements at a premier Swiss manufacture.
Overview
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a renowned Swiss manufacture celebrated for haute horlogerie, technical innovation and in-house movement expertise. As part of the Richemont Group, the brand combines artisanal watchmaking ateliers with advanced engineering to produce complex calibres and iconic timepieces.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conceive and develop mechanical watch movements and sub-assemblies from concept through to production-ready design.
- Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models; define tolerances, fits and functional specifications for manufacture.
- Lead prototyping activities, oversee bench validation, timing and functional testing, and iterate designs based on results.
- Collaborate with R&D, prototyping, production engineering and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective solutions.
- Perform tolerance analysis, failure mode assessment and design for assembly; implement corrective design actions.
- Maintain technical documentation, Bill of Materials and revision control in accordance with internal engineering procedures.
- Support transfer to production: process qualification, tooling definition and supplier technical approvals.
- Contribute to patentable innovations and technical problem-solving within cross-functional project teams.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Microengineering, Precision Engineering or equivalent technical diploma; recognised horology qualification (CFC/Watchmaker) is an asset.
- Solid understanding of mechanical watch movement architecture, escapements, gear trains and lubrication principles.
- Proven ability to translate functional requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs with strict tolerance control.
- Strong documentation practice including GD&T, technical specifications and component release processes.
- Capacity to manage multiple development streams and to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands-on experience in watch movement design or precision mechanical design, including demonstrable involvement in prototype development, testing and transfer to production within a high-precision environment.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Microengineering or equivalent; completed horology/watchmaking training (CFC) desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Le Sentier, Vaud, Switzerland, with easy access to Geneva. 8 luxury roles are listed in Le Sentier on Cerulean. Across the Vaud region, Cerulean lists 56 open positions — 1 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 770 open roles in Switzerland, including 25 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The workplace blends traditional haute horlogerie craftsmanship with rigorous engineering discipline. Teams operate in a collaborative, precision-driven environment where technical excellence, innovation and respect for artisanal techniques are valued.
About Cerulean
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