Richemont Metrologist
Richemont seeks a Metrologist in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland to perform precision measurement, calibration and inspection for watchmaking production.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group comprising premier maisons in fine watchmaking and jewellery. The group combines artisan craftsmanship, technical excellence and long-term investment in heritage brands, providing technical and manufacturing hubs across Switzerland and internationally.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute dimensional and functional inspections of components and finished assemblies using laboratory metrology equipment and measurement procedures.
- Operate and program coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and optical measurement systems to validate part conformity against engineering drawings and specifications.
- Perform instrument calibration, routine verification and preventive maintenance of gauges and measurement systems; maintain traceability of standards and records.
- Generate clear, technical measurement reports and non-conformance records; provide data for statistical process control and engineering problem-solving.
- Collaborate with production, R&D and quality engineering to support first article inspections, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection methods, measurement plans and quality documentation; train operators on measurement best practices.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma, technician certificate or degree in mechanical engineering, precision mechanics, industrial metrology or equivalent.
- Practical knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Demonstrable experience with CMM operation/programming, optical comparators or other precision measurement systems.
- Strong numerical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to document findings clearly.
- Good communication skills and the capacity to work cross-functionally with production and engineering teams.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands-on metrology experience in precision manufacturing, ideally within watchmaking, micro-mechanics or high-precision components.
Education
Vocational diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, precision mechanics, industrial metrology or an equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva. Cerulean lists 16 open roles in Plan-les-Ouates, including 2 posted recently. The broader Geneva area accounts for 479 active listings on Cerulean, 13 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 770 open positions, with 25 posted this week.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture where artisanal savoir-faire meets rigorous technical standards. The environment emphasizes precision, continuous improvement and collaboration across ateliers and technical centres, supporting specialists who balance tradition with modern metrology practice.
About Cerulean
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