Rolex Metrology Coordinator
- Location
- Biel/BienneBernSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a preeminent Swiss watch manufacture renowned for exacting standards, vertical integration and artisanal precision. The maison combines advanced engineering with traditional watchmaking craftsmanship and offers technically rigorous roles within a discreet, quality-driven organisation.
Rolex is hiring a Metrology Coordinator in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland to manage calibration, CMM operations and measurement traceability.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the metrology laboratory, ensuring timely measurement support to manufacturing, quality and R&D teams.
- Manage calibration and maintenance schedules for measuring instruments (CMMs, gauges, microscopes, hardness testers) and maintain traceability to national/international standards.
- Develop, validate and control measurement procedures and work instructions; ensure measurement uncertainty is calculated and documented.
- Program, operate and optimise CMM routines and metrology software to support dimensional inspection and first-article verification.
- Liaise with suppliers and external calibration houses; prepare and support internal and external quality audits (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025-related activities).
- Analyse measurement data, perform trend and capability studies (SPC), and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement projects.
- Supervise and train metrology technicians; allocate resources and ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols.
- Maintain metrology documentation, equipment records and technical traceability files in the company quality management system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in mechanical engineering, precision engineering, industrial metrology or equivalent.
- Proven experience coordinating metrology or calibration activities within precision manufacturing (preferably watches or micro-mechanics).
- Practical knowledge of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty and traceability to national/international standards.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and metrology-related accreditation standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025) and audit preparation.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train technicians and manage cross‑functional requests.
Skills
Experience
3+ years of hands‑on experience in metrology, calibration or quality inspection in a precision manufacturing environment; experience with CMMs and laboratory coordination is required.
Education
Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in mechanical engineering, precision engineering, industrial metrology, or equivalent vocational qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland, within easy reach of Bern.
Culture
Rolex fosters a culture of technical excellence, discretion and long‑term craftsmanship. The workplace emphasizes precision, rigorous process control and continuous skills development within a structured, engineering‑driven environment.
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