Rolex Supplier Quality Engineer
About Rolex
Rolex is a globally recognised Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision, craftsmanship and vertical integration of production. As an employer, the brand is known for a conservative yet performance-driven environment that values technical excellence, long-term career development and discreet professionalism.
Rolex — Supplier Quality Engineer in Geneva: permanent role leading supplier audits, corrective actions and performance improvement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan, conduct and follow up supplier audits to assess and improve supplier performance and compliance.
- Define and manage an annual supplier audit programme in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide methodological support to suppliers on quality tools, processes and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with the supplier inspection team to resolve complex quality issues.
- Lead root-cause analyses with suppliers and oversee implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Exploit statistical data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement priorities.
- Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at process optimisation and ongoing quality enhancement.
- Develop and refine quality tools and documentation to better serve internal and external users.
- Ensure clear, timely communication with all internal contributors and supplier contacts.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree (HES/EPF) with a specialisation in quality or business management.
- Minimum five years' proven experience in supplier quality assurance, including audit responsibilities.
- Established background as an auditor with strong knowledge of audit techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
- Willingness and availability for frequent, multi-day travel to supplier sites.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in supplier quality assurance, including conducting supplier audits, leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions in an industrial/manufacturing context. Proven track record of working cross-functionally and supporting inspection teams on complex problems.
Education
Engineering degree (HES/EPF) with emphasis in quality management or business management.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Benefits
Stimulating work environment, excellent working conditions, flexible working-time arrangements and first-class social benefits.
Culture
The workplace emphasises meticulous craftsmanship, technical excellence and a discreet, performance-oriented ethos. Collaboration across technical and operational teams is encouraged, alongside a pragmatic focus on long-term quality and continuous improvement.
About Cerulean
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