Richemont Machining Specialist
Richemont seeks a Machining Specialist in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds: precision CNC machining for haute horlogerie components.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods holding company whose portfolio includes several of the world's foremost watchmaking and jewellery Maisons. The group is recognised for sustaining traditional craftsmanship through industrial excellence, technical innovation and dedicated atelier environments; it offers career paths that combine artisanal savoir‑faire with modern manufacturing methods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set up, program and operate CNC turning and milling machines to manufacture high‑precision components to drawing tolerances for watchmaking and luxury components.
- Produce small, complex parts using micro‑machining techniques and ensure consistent adherence to dimensional and surface‑finish specifications.
- Perform tooling selection, offsets and optimisation; write or adapt CNC programs using CAD/CAM systems for complex geometries.
- Execute in‑process and final quality control using hand measuring instruments and metrology equipment (micrometers, calipers, CMM) and document inspection results.
- Maintain machine readiness through basic preventive maintenance and collaborate with maintenance teams for repairs or calibrations.
- Follow and promote strict safety, cleanliness and traceability procedures typical of haute horlogerie production lines.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce scrap and refine machining processes.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in machining, mechanical engineering or watchmaking (apprenticeship/CFC or equivalent).
- Proven mastery of CNC machine setup and operation for precision parts.
- Strong proficiency in reading technical drawings and applying geometric tolerancing.
- Metrology competence with experience using micrometers, calipers and CMM equipment.
- Commitment to exacting quality standards and ability to work within regulated, traceable production processes.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands‑on experience in precision machining, ideally within watchmaking, micro‑mechanics or luxury component manufacturing. Demonstrated record of producing small, high‑tolerance parts and improving machining processes.
Education
Diploma or apprenticeship in machining, mechanical engineering or watchmaking; vocational/technical qualification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with easy access to Neuchâtel. 29 luxury roles are listed in La Chaux-de-Fonds on Cerulean, 1 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Neuchâtel region, Cerulean lists 109 open positions — 3 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 770 open roles in Switzerland, including 25 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture that balances centuries‑old artisanal tradition with contemporary industrial standards. Workshops prioritise exacting craftsmanship, discreet collaboration and continuous technical development within a heritage‑driven environment.
About Cerulean
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