Rolex CAD Engineer
About Rolex
Rolex is a leading Swiss watchmaker renowned for technical excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and enduring design. Headquartered in Geneva, the brand is recognised for its engineering rigour and precise manufacturing standards and offers a stable, highly professional environment attractive to specialists in precision mechanics and product development.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a CAD Engineer to lead Model‑Based Definition and optimise the digital engineering chain in the Production division.
Role & Responsibilities
- Implement and champion Model‑Based Definition (MBD) across design and engineering workflows.
- Identify and propose improvements to the digital value chain and related business practices.
- Develop and enrich CAD analysis and creation processes within the team.
- Perform CAD modelling activities related to industrialisation and production readiness.
- Ensure the quality and conformity of digital CAD deliverables provided to the Methods environment.
- Consolidate the team around methodological innovations and best practices.
- Formalise standards, repositories and documentation to capitalise the team’s domain expertise.
- Train and coach team members on the evolution of design methods and CAD tools.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree (HES, EPF or equivalent) in microtechnology, mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- Proven mastery of CAD practices and tools, ideally CREO; familiarity with ERP and PLM systems.
- Sound knowledge of ISO‑GPS geometric and dimensional tolerancing standards.
- Strong interest in Methods engineering and digitalisation initiatives (Data Excellence).
- Excellent communication and group facilitation skills; experience training and upskilling colleagues.
- Demonstrated initiative, leadership, organisation and a results‑oriented approach.
Skills
Experience
Proven professional experience working with CAD in precision mechanics or related industries, with hands‑on involvement in industrialisation modelling, MBD implementation and integration of CAD deliverables into PLM/ERP ecosystems.
Education
Engineering degree (HES, EPF or equivalent) in microtechnology, mechanical engineering, or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Benefits
Flexibilisation of working time; high‑quality social benefits (comprehensive social provisions).
Culture
Rolex fosters a culture of technical excellence, discretion and methodical precision. The workplace emphasises collaborative problem‑solving, continuous improvement of engineering practices and long‑term professional development for specialists in precision manufacturing.
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