Louis Vuitton Methods Technician (Watchmaking)
- Location
- MeyrinGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 9, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is an iconic luxury maison and part of the LVMH group, renowned for craftsmanship across leather goods, ready-to-wear and high horology. La Fabrique du Temps in the Geneva region concentrates the maison's haute‑horlogerie savoir‑faire, bringing together artisanal métiers and modern manufacturing to develop and produce complex mechanical timepieces.
Louis Vuitton (La Fabrique du Temps) in Meyrin seeks a Methods Technician (Watchmaking) on a fixed‑term contract to lead industrialisation and production methods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide operational and technical support to production teams and be an integral participant in production routines.
- Act as the primary production contact for the manufacturing workshop and accompany artisans on new processes.
- Lead industrialization launches for each project: create manufacturing routings, define production processes and produce technical dossiers (BOMs, drawings, instruction sheets, time standards).
- Design and source tooling, manage procurement and oversee workshop validation of tools and fixtures.
- Participate in prototype and pre‑series validation and manage product/process change requests (DM) within the sector.
- Translate artisanal constraints (engraving, enamelling, guillochage, setting) into controlled, repeatable manufacturing solutions while preserving craft integrity.
- Write and maintain Methods reference documentation and contribute to standardisation and continuous‑improvement projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in a comparable industrial role, preferably within dial manufacture or watchmaking.
- Proven expertise in watchmaking industrialization covering fabrication, finishing and assembly for series production and development.
- Familiarity with artisanal dial techniques and métiers d’art, with the ability to formalise and secure these processes for manufacture.
- Strong command of CAD/CAO tools; experience with Creo is an advantage.
- High level of rigour, organisational skill and the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
- Result‑oriented mindset with a continuous‑improvement spirit and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years in a similar industrial environment, with direct exposure to dial production or horological manufacturing processes.
Education
Technical degree or vocational qualification in mechanical engineering, micro‑mechanics, watchmaking or an equivalent industrial/technical diploma.
Workplace
This position is based in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
The maison combines traditional haute‑horlogerie craftsmanship with modern industrial standards, fostering meticulous attention to detail, innovation and respect for artisanal techniques. Teams operate in a high‑performance, collaborative atelier environment where continuous learning and technical excellence are prized.
About Cerulean
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