Rolex Eco‑design Engineer
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a globally recognised Swiss watchmaker headquartered in Geneva, renowned for haute horlogerie, precision manufacturing and vertical integration across design and production. As an employer, the brand is associated with technical excellence, long-term craftsmanship and strict quality standards across its ateliers and facilities.
Rolex in Geneva seeks an Eco‑design Engineer to lead product and packaging sustainability, LCA studies and supplier engagement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead eco‑design initiatives for timepieces, components and luxury packaging, embedding sustainability across concept, development and industrialisation phases.
- Conduct and commission Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and translate results into actionable design targets and material choices.
- Define and implement design‑for‑disassembly, repairability and circularity principles tailored to high‑precision watchmaking.
- Collaborate with R&D, prototyping, production and procurement teams to qualify sustainable materials and supplier alternatives.
- Develop sustainability metrics, technical specifications and documentation to support regulatory compliance and internal reporting.
- Engage with suppliers to drive upstream improvements, audits and data collection for environmental footprint reduction.
- Prototype and test solutions for durability, reparability and reduced environmental impact; iterate with design and manufacturing stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and training to cross‑functional teams on eco‑design methodologies and best practices.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience in product eco‑design, materials assessment or LCA within a manufacturing environment; experience in luxury goods or precision engineering preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of LCA methodology and standards (ISO 14040 / ISO 14044).
- Demonstrated ability to translate environmental analysis into concrete engineering and sourcing decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience coordinating R&D, procurement and external suppliers.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–7 years of professional experience in product sustainability, eco‑design or environmental engineering, with hands‑on exposure to LCA studies and cross‑disciplinary product development; prior experience in luxury goods, watchmaking or precision manufacturing is advantageous.
Education
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, sustainable design or a related technical discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex combines the discipline of traditional Swiss craftsmanship with rigorous engineering and quality standards. The workplace emphasises technical mastery, confidentiality and long‑term career development within specialised ateliers and cross‑functional teams focused on product excellence and incremental innovation.
About Cerulean
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