Patek Philippe Process Engineer
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe is a Swiss maison renowned for haute horlogerie and exceptional artisanal craftsmanship. Independently owned and celebrated for its technical mastery and long-term stewardship of watchmaking heritage, the company maintains vertically integrated ateliers where precision engineering, finishing and quality control are core employer characteristics.
Patek Philippe — Process Engineer (Chargé de Process) in Geneva. Lead industrialisation and process optimisation for precision watchmaking.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define, develop and industrialise production processes for precision watch components and assemblies to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Create and maintain clear process documentation: work instructions, control plans, job setups and validation protocols.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (lean methods, Kaizen, SMED) to increase throughput, reduce variability and optimise takt times.
- Conduct process capability studies, FMEA and root-cause analyses; implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with quality and production teams.
- Coordinate cross‑functional activities with R&D, prototyping, tooling, suppliers and production operators to ensure robust transfer to series production.
- Define tooling, fixturing and inspection requirements and oversee pilot runs and process validations.
- Train and coach production teams on new methods, process controls and best practices for micro‑mechanical assembly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, micro‑mechanics or equivalent; advanced technical training in watchmaking (WOSTEP or equivalent) is an asset.
- Demonstrable experience with process industrialisation in precision manufacturing, preferably within watchmaking, micro‑mechanics or luxury goods.
- Strong command of process analysis tools: FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis (8D), and capability studies.
- Proven ability to author technical documentation and to lead pilot runs and production validations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working in cross‑functional, multilingual teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of hands-on experience in process engineering or industrialisation within precision manufacturing; prior experience in watchmaking or luxury micro‑mechanics is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, micro‑mechanics or an equivalent qualification; watchmaking qualifications (e.g., WOSTEP) are advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Patek Philippe fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, respect for heritage and technical excellence. The workplace values long-term mastery, cross-disciplinary collaboration and the quiet rigor required by haute horlogerie.
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