TAG Heuer Industrialization and Lean Flow Engineer
TAG Heuer seeks an Industrialization and Lean Flow Engineer in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, Switzerland to optimise manufacturing processes and lead Lean projects.
Overview
TAG Heuer is a Swiss luxury watchmaker renowned for technical innovation and sport-inspired design. As part of the LVMH group, the maison combines traditional watchmaking savoir-faire with a performance-driven approach and offers career mobility across the wider LVMH network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Optimize use of manufacturing processes and material/production flows in line with the industrial strategy and performance targets.
- Analyze production variances (performance gaps, bottlenecks, losses, non-value‑adding activities) and prioritise improvement projects.
- Lead continuous improvement projects (Lean): define scope, run workshops, coordinate actions, measure gains and ensure sustainment of results.
- Act as primary contact for machine investments: gather requirements, perform opportunity analyses, coordinate stakeholders and follow through implementation.
- Work closely with Production, Maintenance and IS&T teams to align solutions and oversee shop‑floor deployment.
- Apply cost/benefit/risk analysis to recommendations, ensuring robustness of implemented solutions.
- Drive change management: deliver training, provide on‑the‑job coaching and upskill cross‑functional teams.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in industrialization, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent (technician or engineer level).
- Minimum 3 years' experience in industrialization, manufacturing or process improvement within a production environment.
- Strong command of Lean Management tools and methodologies, including facilitation of improvement workshops and standardisation.
- Proven project management and structured problem‑solving skills (root cause analysis, action planning, benefits tracking).
- Practical knowledge of watchmaking manufacturing processes (machining, polishing, assembly) and their industrial constraints.
- Ability to operate effectively on the shop floor, with a results orientation and capacity to lead organisational change.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing industrialization, continuous improvement or Lean projects; experience in precision/mechanical manufacturing or watchmaking is highly valued.
Education
Diploma or degree in industrialization, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent (technician or engineer level).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with easy access to Bern. 30 luxury roles are listed in La Chaux-de-Fonds on Cerulean, 3 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Neuchâtel region, Cerulean lists 89 open positions — 4 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 703 open roles in Switzerland, including 6 added in the last 48 hours.
Benefits
Flexible hours and remote work options; part‑time arrangements where applicable; sabbatical up to 6 months with pension coverage retention; monthly contribution to health insurance and access to provident plans; financial assistance for public transport subscriptions and meal expenses; tailored onboarding and development programmes; internal and international mobility across LVMH; exclusive employee discounts on TAG Heuer and LVMH products.
Culture
TAG Heuer blends Swiss watchmaking heritage with a culture of innovation and performance. The maison fosters an inclusive workplace recognised by EDGE certification and offers personalised development, international mobility within LVMH, and a collaborative, shop‑floor‑oriented environment.
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