Richemont Tool Technician, Process Optimization
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont: Tool Technician for Process Optimization in Metal Forming in Pforzheim. Advance tooling precision and manufacturing excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Optimize tooling processes for metal forming and stamping operations
- Adjust and calibrate dies and forming tools to meet specification requirements
- Conduct process analysis and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot tooling issues
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on tooling equipment
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification in tool mechanics or precision engineering
- Demonstrated expertise in metal forming and stamping processes
- Proficiency in tooling adjustment and calibration techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience with precision measurement instruments and quality control
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of practical experience in tool mechanics, tooling optimization, or related manufacturing roles within precision engineering environments.
Education
Completion of a recognized vocational apprenticeship in tool mechanics (Werkzeugmechaniker) or equivalent technical qualification in precision engineering.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — conveniently close to Stuttgart.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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