Richemont High Watchmaking Operations Specialist
- Location
- MeyrinGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Geneva-based luxury goods holding company known for an ensemble of prestigious maisons in watches, jewellery and accessories. As an employer it emphasises artisanal savoir-faire, technical excellence in horology, and long-term investment in skills development across its manufacture sites and maisons.
Richemont seeks a High Watchmaking Operations Specialist in Meyrin, Switzerland to oversee production and quality in haute horlogerie.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise day-to-day production workflows within a high-watchmaking environment, ensuring targets, lead times and quality standards are met.
- Coordinate cross-functional activity between assembly benches, quality control, supply chain and engineering to maintain continuous production flow.
- Supervise inspection and testing of movements and finished watches using precision timing and metrology equipment.
- Implement and monitor production KPIs, escalate deviations and drive corrective actions to maintain on-time delivery.
- Support introduction of new calibers and product transitions, including production validation, documentation and process qualification.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S/lean) to improve efficiency, yield and ergonomics on the production floor.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and regulatory requirements, maintaining traceability and production records.
- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to watchmakers and operators; contribute to skills development and knowledge transfer.
Qualifications
- Diploma in watchmaking (WOSTEP) or equivalent qualification in watchmaking / micro-mechanics.
- Demonstrable expertise in mechanical watch movement assembly, regulation and adjustment.
- Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies applicable to haute horlogerie.
- Practical experience with ERP systems (experience with SAP preferred) and production reporting (MS Excel).
- Proven ability to collaborate with engineering, supply chain and quality teams in a production environment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years' experience in watch movement assembly or production roles within haute horlogerie or precision micro-mechanics; prior experience coordinating shop-floor production or process launches is highly desirable.
Education
Diploma in watchmaking (WOSTEP) or degree/certificate in micro-mechanics, precision engineering or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, technical rigour and long-term apprenticeship in haute horlogerie. Teams operate in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment where heritage techniques are combined with modern manufacturing practices to sustain excellence.
About Cerulean
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