Head of Movement Development — Audemars Piguet
- Location
- Le Locle
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18 days ago
Full description
A member of the management committee of the Locle branch, your mission will be to pilot, structure and evolve all the activities of development of complicated movements.
In this context, you will be in charge of
- Organize and validate development activities and contribute actively to the definition of the overall strategy for movements, technical innovation and industrial performance
- Orienting the teams towards a permanent monitoring of technological and watchmaking developments, both on movement architectures and on industrial materials, processes and means
- Defining prototyping and development of high-complication movements, integrating the challenges of industrialisation and production reliability from the upstream
- Contribute to the development and validation of technical and industrial feasibility studies in response to internal needs and strategic directions
- Ensure respect for the development flow and the close link between the parent company and all the departments concerned (Product, Production, Quality, Methods, Procurement, Supply Chain) in a cross-cutting coordination role
- Ensuring cost, timeliness, industrial robustness and technical reliability of developments
- Ensure proper coordination of digitalization projects related to your perimeter
- Structure and list all technical data on projects, ensure their preservation and ensure the management of intellectual property and patents within your scope
- A Master in Engineering (EPF or equivalent), you have ideally completed your training with continuous training in management, leadership and/or business management
- You have a significant and recognized experience in the development of watchmaking movements, including complicating movements, acquired within a High Watchmaking House, ideally in a function of responsibility
- You justify a solid experience in managing complex projects, integrating development and industrialisation issues
- Organised and proactive in nature, you are involved and know how to anticipate risks and make the decisions necessary to ensure the completion of projects in a demanding environment
- With excellent communication skills, you can unite, engage and develop multidisciplinary teams of professional experts.
- You have a good level of English (minimum B2) and master the desktop tools of the Windows environment
- You are willing to travel regularly on our Brassus site
What we offer
- Health insurance (basic and supplementary)
- 5 annual holiday weeks and 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year thanks to the daily accumulation of additional minutes
- A contribution to your sports or cultural activities
- The ability to work remotely depending on function
- A business restaurant
- An advantageous PBL
Would you like to express your expertise at Audemars Piguet? Don't hesitate and apply online! We look forward to discussing the opportunities that could match your next professional adventure.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Audemars Piguet offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Le Locle is CHF 97'000 - 165'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Audemars Piguet. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Audemars Piguet 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 Audemars Piguet 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.
How do I apply for this position at Audemars Piguet?
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