Rolex Project Equipment Coordinator
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 20, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is the preeminent Swiss watchmaker renowned for its engineering precision, artisanal manufacturing and enduring luxury heritage. Headquartered in Geneva and owned by a private foundation, the maison combines rigorous technical standards with a long-term investment horizon in craftsmanship, production excellence and innovation.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a Project Equipment Coordinator to manage capital equipment projects, installation and commissioning.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of capital equipment projects: specification, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover to production.
- Develop technical specifications and acceptance criteria for new equipment in collaboration with production, quality and R&D stakeholders.
- Manage supplier selection, commercial negotiations and vendor performance to ensure schedule, quality and cost targets are met.
- Coordinate installation, FAT/SAT (factory/site acceptance tests) and validation activities, including on-site supervision and technical troubleshooting.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation: technical files, qualification reports, risk assessments, and change records.
- Control project budgets and timelines; report progress and escalate risks to the engineering management team.
- Define and implement preventive maintenance and spare-parts strategies for newly installed equipment.
- Introduce continuous improvement initiatives to optimise equipment reliability, uptime and manufacturability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical apprenticeship with demonstrable technical experience.
- Proven experience managing capital equipment projects in precision manufacturing, preferably in watchmaking or high-precision industries.
- Strong track record of vendor management and contract negotiation for technical equipment.
- Experience with equipment qualification, commissioning and validation protocols.
- Fluency in technical documentation and regulatory/compliance requirements applicable to production environments.
- Demonstrable ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 3–5 years of hands-on experience delivering capital equipment projects in a precision manufacturing environment; experience in watchmaking or micro‑manufacturing is highly advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical apprenticeship; advanced degree or professional project-management certification is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex fosters a culture of exacting technical standards, discretion and long-term craftsmanship. The workplace emphasizes collective excellence, rigorous process control and continuous incremental innovation within a stable, mission-driven organisation.
About Cerulean
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