Head of Alloy Development — Richemont
- Location
- Neuchâtel
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
Reference code: JR135909
Richemont owns some of the world, leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strength in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison representatives a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seems to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and design new products which are in keeping with our Maisons, through a process of continuous creativity.
Join our Research and Innovation team to shape the future of luxury materials. This unique position offers the opportunity to work on the development and implementation processes of new alloys for the Group Houses.
HOW ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE A IMPACT?
You will join the Research and Innovation Team Materials Chemistry and Surfaces in which you will contribute to improving the mastery of the processes of making alloys dedicated to jewellery and watchmaking products.
You will be the operational and technical reference for the transformation of our metals: from fusion alloying and thermomechanical transformations to powder metallurgy techniques. You will also ensure the operational efficiency and continuous improvement of our R&I workshops.
Your main responsibilities will include
- Metallurgical development and implementation: Conduct processes of casting, thermomechanical transformation and metallurgy of powders (casting, deformation by rolling and stretching, thermal treatment furnace, ...).
- Operational management of the workshops: Ensure the proper functioning of the equipment, the first level maintenance, the management of consumables and play the role of technical reference.
- Support for innovation projects: Conduct testing campaigns for R&I project managers and Houses, capitalize data and coordinate analyses with the laboratory.
- Continuous improvement, material flow & safety: Optimize processes and yields, ensure strict traceability of precious metals and ensure strict compliance with safety and security rules.
HOW ARE YOU TO BE USED WITH US?
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Diploma of Technicien.ne ES in Microtechnique or Mechanical, CFC of Polymechanic or equivalent technical training
- First successful industrial or academic experience on metallurgy equipment.
- Technical expertise:
- Solid practical knowledge in general metallurgy, thermomechanical processing and powder metallurgy.
- Control of equipment and process instrumentation.
- Aisance with common computer tools (MS Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Autonomy, curiosity and excellent ability to solve technical problems on the ground.
- Rigor, high accuracy and strong sense of safety.
- Team spirit, listening and service orientation towards project partners
- Rigor, high accuracy and strong sense of safety.
- Very good command of French (oral and written); good level of understanding of technical English.
WHAT DISTINGUES OUR GROUP?
Our true strength lies not in our similarities, but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures and human skills, as well as our specific ability to encourage untapped potentials.
- We value empathy, humility and integrity.
- We encourage collegiality, curiosity and courage.
- We take care of the world we live in.
Based mainly in Glovelier (JU), you will also have the opportunity to meet colleagues from other research sectors at our hub in Microcity, Neuchâtel. We offer a 12-month term, renewable position.
YOUR CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE WITH US
- If your application is successful, we will contact you as soon as possible for a first interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner.
- In case of interest, you will have the opportunity to meet with the Manager and HR Business Partner in order to deepen our exchanges and assess the adequacy of our respective expectations.
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Richemont offer for this role?
Richemont lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Neuchâtel. This is the salary published in the original listing — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Richemont offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Richemont during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Neuchâtel?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Neuchâtel's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Neuchâtel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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