Jaeger LeCoultre Product Development Project Manager

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Location
Switzerland
└Vaud
└Le Sentier
Seniority
Mid-Level
Department
Research, Innovation & Product Development
Industry
Fine Watches & Horology
Posted
Apr 2, 2026

About Jaeger LeCoultre

Jaeger‑LeCoultre is a prestigious Swiss manufacture renowned for its technical mastery and haute horlogerie. As a maison within the Richemont group, it combines artisanal savoir-faire with advanced engineering, producing both in‑house movements and fully finished timepieces. The brand is acknowledged for its emphasis on innovation, precision and internal craftsmanship.

Jaeger‑LeCoultre — Le Sentier: Product Development Project Manager role overseeing watch new‑product introduction and industrialisation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end product development projects from concept validation through industrialization and launch, ensuring schedule, technical and cost targets are met.
  • Define project plans, milestones, resource requirements and budgets; monitor progress and escalate risks to senior stakeholders.
  • Act as the central interface between design, R&D, prototyping, industrialization, quality, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure technical requirements and tolerances are respected.
  • Manage external suppliers and prototyping partners: tendering, technical specifications, follow‑up of tooling, samples and corrective actions.
  • Maintain and update product documentation within PLM/BOM systems, ensure change control and release to production.
  • Coordinate testing and validation campaigns (functional, reliability and assembly/process validation) and ensure compliance with internal quality standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturability, cost optimisation and time‑to‑market for new references.

Qualifications

  • Degree in mechanical engineering, microtechnology, industrial design or an equivalent watchmaking qualification (e.g., WOSTEP).
  • Proven experience managing product development or NPI projects in watchmaking, precision mechanics or closely related industries (typically 3–5 years).
  • Strong technical understanding of movement architecture, components, materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage external suppliers through prototyping and industrialisation phases.
  • Familiarity with PLM/BOM procedures and product release/change control.

Skills

PLM (e.g., Enovia, Teamcenter) and BOM management CAD: SolidWorks and/or Rhinoceros MS Project and advanced Microsoft Excel SAP (materials/buying modules) for coordination with procurement Prototyping techniques and additive manufacturing awareness Technical drawing interpretation, GD&T and tolerance analysis Project management methodologies (Prince2 or PMP familiarity) Supplier qualification and supplier project follow‑up Fluent technical reporting and stakeholder communication

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in product development or new‑product introduction within watchmaking, precision mechanics or related industrial sectors, with a track record of delivering references to production and managing cross‑functional stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Microtechnology, Industrial Design or an equivalent professional watchmaking diploma (e.g., WOSTEP); project management certification is an advantage.

Workplace

This position is based in Le Sentier, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lausanne.

Culture

Jaeger‑LeCoultre combines centuries‑old watchmaking craftsmanship with a culture of technical excellence and innovation. The workplace values meticulous attention to detail, collaborative problem‑solving across disciplines and a strong commitment to maintaining in‑house savoir‑faire.

About Cerulean

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