Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Movement Assembler
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 11, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a storied maison of haute joaillerie and fine watchmaking, renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and poetic design. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines traditional atelier skills with selective innovation to produce high-end jewellery and mechanical timepieces.
Van Cleef & Arpels in Meyrin seeks a Watch Movement Assembler — join the maison's haute horlogerie workshop crafting mechanical movements.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble, adjust and regulate mechanical watch movements to the maison's technical and aesthetic standards.
- Operate under magnification to fit and finish micro-components, ensuring correct tolerances and smooth functionality.
- Perform quality controls at each production stage, troubleshoot movement issues and implement corrective actions.
- Document assembly procedures, measurement results and production traces in accordance with internal traceability protocols.
- Maintain and calibrate precision hand tools, microscopes and measuring instruments; report equipment issues to workshop management.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, quality control and polishing/finishing teams to support prototype builds and series production.
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification or diploma in watchmaking (e.g., WOSTEP or equivalent) or completed apprenticeship in horology.
- Excellent manual dexterity, visual acuity and fine motor skills suited to micromechanical assembly.
- Strong understanding of mechanical movement architecture, escapement function and lubrication practices.
- Methodical approach to work with rigorous attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
- Ability to read technical drawings and follow precise assembly instructions.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years' experience assembling and regulating mechanical watch movements within haute horlogerie or precision instrument workshops; experience with both prototype and small-series production is highly advantageous.
Education
Diploma or vocational qualification in watchmaking (WOSTEP, vocational diploma, or equivalent apprenticeship).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, with easy access to Geneva.
Culture
The workshop culture emphasizes meticulous handcraftsmanship, intergenerational skill transfer and collective responsibility for quality. Teams work in compact atelier environments where precision, discretion and a reverence for artisanal technique are paramount.
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