- Location
- Le Locle Neuchâtel Switzerland
- Address
- Chemin des Tourelles 17, 2400 Le Locle View map
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About Mido
Founded in 1918 and based in Le Locle, Mido is a Swiss watchmaking house celebrated for its refined automatic timepieces, architectural inspiration, and enduring value. As part of the Swatch Group, the brand offers employees the strength of a global leader alongside the intimacy of a company with a distinctive identity and long horological heritage. Mido cultivates a workplace where precision, reliability, and design excellence guide every function, from craftsmanship and product development to marketing and client experience. For professionals drawn to timeless innovation, international collaboration, and the quiet confidence of Swiss luxury, Mido provides a purposeful and elegant career environment.
Mido is seeking a Product Manager based in Le Locle to lead watch product development and launch coordination, from technical briefs, supplier follow-up and prototypes through quality, commercial performance and after-sales support. The role requires several years of project management experience, ideally in watchmaking, and fluent French with good spoken and written German and English.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop technical and aesthetic briefs for new products.
- Create visuals in collaboration with designers and the Creative Direction.
- Coordinate with suppliers throughout the development process.
- Prepare product cost and feasibility calculations, as well as environmental assessments.
- Track prototype and pre-series planning.
- Oversee prototype manufacturing and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate product technical documentation with the Technical Design department.
- Draft descriptive documents required for the launch phase.
- Conduct technology monitoring and competitive benchmarking.
- Manage improvements and maintain existing collections.
- Track launch projects and participate in supplier price negotiations with the Purchasing department.
- Define or adapt product quality criteria.
- Release components and finished products during the pre-series phase.
- Collaborate with Communication and Marketing teams to support launches.
- Analyze commercial performance, particularly sell-through.
- Coordinate the resolution of quality issues during market launch.
- Provide the After-Sales Service with the information support it requires.
Qualifications
- Several years of proven project management experience, ideally in the watchmaking industry.
- A technical CFC and/or a HES Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design is an additional asset.
- Strong interest in watch products.
- Proficiency with standard computer tools; Rhinoceros 3D is an advantage.
- Fluent French.
- Good spoken and written German and English.
Skills
Experience
Several years of proven project management experience, ideally in the watchmaking industry.
Education
A technical CFC and/or a HES Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design is an additional asset.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.
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Culture
Mido fosters a workplace culture rooted in Swiss watchmaking precision, timeless design, and a strong respect for technical expertise. As an employer, the brand values collaboration, reliability, and continuous improvement, offering an environment where craftsmanship and innovation come together to create enduring products.
About Cerulean
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