Officine Panerai Case Designer

About Officine Panerai

Founded in Florence in 1860, Officine Panerai stands at the meeting point of Italian design, Swiss watchmaking excellence, and a distinctive naval heritage. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and performance are held to the highest standards. Its teams contribute to timepieces renowned for bold aesthetics, technical precision, and enduring character, while advancing a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and responsibility. Panerai seeks individuals who appreciate heritage yet are energized by progress, offering opportunities to grow within an international luxury house that values expertise, authenticity, and the pursuit of exceptional quality.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop pre-study phases to guarantee project feasibility and conduct risk analyses
• Create 3D models and technical drawings using CREO and produce complete, viable technical documentation
• Establish and maintain bill of materials with rigorous quality control
• Monitor costs, quality, and timelines while adhering to design standards and manufacturing requirements
• Present projects in technical reviews involving multiple departments prior to prototype realization
• Manage technical modifications and address industrialization challenges through Windchill platform
• Provide technical support and quality assurance throughout product development and refinement
• Conduct technological monitoring of watchmaking case products and competitive landscape
• Propose innovative concepts aligned with Panerai's brand identity and innovation scope
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental methodology enhancement

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CREO CAD software with knowledge of SENS methodology and CREO Simulate preferred
• Expertise in ISO GPS dimensioning and tolerancing
• Strong technical aptitude, innovation orientation, and creative problem-solving capability
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Rigorous methodology, analytical and synthesis capacity
• Adaptability, agility, and autonomous work capability
• Familiarity with watchmaking products
• Understanding of intellectual property and patent lifecycle preferred

Skills

Experience

Experience in technical product design, preferably within watchmaking, luxury goods, or precision manufacturing. Demonstrated proficiency with CREO and experience managing complex product development cycles from conception through industrialization.

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification in mechanical engineering, product design, or related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Officine Panerai offers a workplace culture rooted in Italian design heritage, Swiss horological precision, and a deep connection to the sea. The Maison fosters an environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and technical excellence are valued, encouraging teams to combine tradition with a forward-looking spirit. Employees contribute to a distinctive luxury watchmaking universe defined by authenticity, collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail.

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