Jaeger LeCoultre Movement Design Engineer

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Location
Switzerland
└Vaud
└Le Sentier
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Jaeger LeCoultre

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.

Jaeger-LeCoultre — Movement Design Engineer in Le Sentier. Lead design and prototyping of mechanical watch movements at a premier Swiss manufacture.

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

3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA or NX) 2D technical drawing and GD&T Micro-mechanical prototyping and bench assembly Metrology and CMM inspection Tolerance analysis and design for assembly CNC programming knowledge and tooling definition Watch movement architecture and escapement know-how

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.

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.

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