Patek Philippe Traditional Assembly Manager
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe is an independent Swiss manufacture renowned for its haute horlogerie and collectible timepieces. The maison is distinguished by in‑house movement design, artisanal finishing and a commitment to traditional watchmaking techniques, offering a workplace where precision craftsmanship and long-term skill development are core values.
Patek Philippe in Geneva seeks a Traditional Assembly Manager to lead haute horlogerie assembly, ensuring exceptional quality and artisanal standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the traditional assembly workshop, ensuring the assembly, adjustment and final testing of mechanical movements and complete watches to the maison’s quality standards.
- Supervise, mentor and schedule a team of skilled watchmakers and assemblers; conduct training programmes to maintain and elevate artisanal competencies.
- Ensure conformity with technical documentation, assembly procedures and inspection protocols; interface closely with Quality Control to resolve non‑conformities and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate daily production priorities with supply chain, component inspection and service/repairs departments to meet delivery targets and customer commitments.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives (5S, process optimisation) to increase efficiency while preserving traditional finishing and assembly techniques.
- Maintain workshop equipment and tooling (timing machines, loupes, microscopes, demagnetisers) and oversee calibration and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Contribute technical input to new‑product introductions and prototypes, advising on assembly feasibility and hand‑finishing requirements.
Qualifications
- Formal watchmaking qualification (CFC/CAS or equivalent) or WOSTEP diploma preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in a haute horlogerie or precision assembly environment with responsibility for a workshop team.
- Deep technical knowledge of mechanical movement assembly, escapement regulation, setting and timing procedures.
- Demonstrable ability to read technical drawings and follow detailed assembly documentation and quality standards.
- Strong manual dexterity, visual acuity and experience using timing equipment and fine metrology tools.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of hands‑on experience in mechanical watch assembly within high‑end watchmaking, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or team‑lead capacity; experience with haute horlogerie finishing and complex calibres is highly desirable.
Education
Formal watchmaking diploma (e.g., Swiss CFC in Horlogerie), WOSTEP certificate, or equivalent technical qualification in micromechanics/watchmaking.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
The workplace emphasises craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail and respect for watchmaking traditions. Collaboration between ateliers, quality teams and engineering underpins a culture of continuous refinement and pride in producing exceptional timepieces.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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