Patek Philippe Watch Industrialization Engineer
About Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe is a world-renowned Swiss manufacture of haute horlogerie based in Geneva, celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship, technical innovation and enduring value. The company maintains a workshop-oriented environment that prioritizes precision, artisanal skill and long-term product excellence.
Patek Philippe — Watch Industrialization Engineer in Geneva: lead industrialization projects for new timepieces and apparel, ensuring production readiness and on-time delivery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead industrialization projects for new watch and garment products autonomously, from development handover to production ramp-up.
- Analyse technical constructions and orient design choices to align with existing manufacturing processes and constraints.
- Provide production with all required industrialization deliverables (master data, work instructions, tooling, manufacturing and assembly drawings) to meet defined quality criteria.
- Coordinate project stakeholders and maintain regular, structured reporting on industrialization progress to ensure on-time delivery of timepieces.
- Facilitate information sharing across the Methods/Product Industrialization team and with cross-functional partners (R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain).
Qualifications
- Master HES (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or micromechanics, or comparable technical diploma.
- Minimum 8 years' demonstrable experience in industrialization within the watchmaking sector, ideally including case making, casing/encasing or assembly and/or habillement.
- Proven competence in project management and structured quality methodologies (AMDEC, 8D, SPC).
- Operational experience with an ERP system, ideally SAP.
- CAD competence, preferably Solidworks.
- Strong analytical thinking, critical judgement and problem‑solving orientation.
- Clear, concise communicator with proven ability to coordinate teams, build consensus and propose pragmatic solutions.
- Autonomous, initiative-driven and diplomatic team player with client- and solution-oriented mindset.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years of industrialization experience in the watch industry, with hands-on exposure to product transfer to production, tooling/assembly processes and cross-functional project coordination. Experience in case making/encasing or garment-related industrialization is highly desirable.
Education
Master HES in Mechanical Engineering or Micromechanics, or an equivalent technical diploma.
Workplace
The role is situated in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
The workplace emphasises artisanal excellence, technical rigor and respect for craft. Teams operate with high standards, meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative, workshop-centered approach that values discretion and long-term professional development.
About Cerulean
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