Richemont Machining Specialist

About Richemont

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

• Serve as the technical reference for all machining operations across the machine park, including turning and 3-axis milling equipment
• Define, validate, and optimize machining parameters to ensure conformity and repeatability
• Perform and/or validate machine setups to guarantee compliance with internal standards and specifications
• Maintain machinery and associated equipment to ensure optimal operational performance
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve machining defects and production anomalies with rapid turnaround
• Implement and monitor corrective actions in collaboration with production, methods, and quality teams
• Contribute to the optimization and industrialization of existing and new products
• Coordinate with scheduling to ensure adherence to delivery timelines and priority management
• Train and mentor workshop staff, including apprentices, to ensure skill development and knowledge transfer
• Enforce adherence to workplace instructions and internal standards across all team members
• Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and cross-team collaboration
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and practices
• Conduct candidate assessments during recruitment processes for machining positions

Qualifications

• CFC (Federal Diploma) in polymechanics or equivalent recognized qualification
• Confirmed professional experience in machining, particularly turning and milling operations
• Strong proficiency with CNC machining equipment
• Regular operational experience with Fanuc and Siemens control systems
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve production anomalies rapidly
• Proven capacity to structure and communicate technical knowledge pedagogically
• Natural leadership aptitude with ability to mentor, guide, and motivate teams
• Strong analytical mindset with rigorous problem-solving capability
• Excellent organizational and autonomous work management skills
• Unwavering commitment to HSE compliance and daily application of safety practices

Skills

Experience

Confirmed professional experience in precision machining, with demonstrated expertise in both turning and milling operations. Hands-on background working with CNC equipment and proven capability to train and lead technical teams within an artisanal or precision manufacturing environment.

Education

CFC (Federal Diploma) in polymechanics or equivalent professional qualification in mechanical engineering or precision manufacturing.

Workplace

Benefits

Modern and pleasant work environment; attractive social benefits package; flexible working hours with option to depart from 15:00; opportunities for professional development and skills advancement.

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.

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