Patek Philippe Tooling Workshop Manager

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Employment Full-time
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Join Patek Philippe in Geneva as a Tooling Workshop Manager. Lead a team in a prestigious luxury watchmaking environment, focusing on excellence and innovation.

Overview

Patek Philippe SA Genève is a prestigious Swiss luxury watch manufacturer renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless designs. As part of the esteemed Swiss watchmaking tradition, Patek Philippe is committed to excellence and innovation, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment for its employees.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize workshop activities with the team to achieve objectives and enhance team performance.
  • Drive team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Distribute operational workload, guide decision-making, and prioritize tasks.
  • Provide technical support to the team and collaboratively seek process improvement opportunities.
  • Advance workshop activities and operational processes in collaboration with the team and support services.
  • Contribute to the definition of standards and best practices.
  • Participate in recruitment, foster team cohesion, motivate, and ensure the development and versatility of team members.

Qualifications

  • Degree in mechanics, microtechnology, or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 5 years of direct management experience.
  • Essential mechanical knowledge.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools.
  • Proficiency in office software (MS Office).

Skills

Ability to integrate micromechanics with new technologies. Capacity to unite a team around a common goal. Strong communication skills and active listening to facilitate engaging sessions. Focus on qualitative and quantitative objectives while maintaining internal client service orientation.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years in direct management roles within a relevant industry.

Education

Degree in mechanics, microtechnology, or equivalent.

Workplace

The role is situated in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. There are currently 393 open positions in Geneva on Cerulean, with 8 added recently. Within Geneva, Cerulean currently features 479 open roles, including 13 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 770 open roles — 25 of them newly added.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including opportunities for professional growth and development.

Culture

Patek Philippe fosters a culture of precision, innovation, and collaboration. The company values its heritage while embracing modern advancements, creating an environment where craftsmanship and technology coexist harmoniously.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.