Responsible Development — Vacheron Constantin
- Location
- Plan-les-Ouates
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Reference code: JR133844
Found in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch Manufacture in continuous production for more than 270 years, actually perpetuating a proud heritage of watchmaking excellence and stylistic sophistication through generations of master craftsmen.
At the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie and understated elegance, the Maison creates timespieces with unique technical and aesthetic signatures, and an extremely high level of finishing touches.
- Reference code: JR133844
- Found in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch Manufacture in continuous production for more than 270 years, actually perpetuating a proud heritage of watchmaking excellence and stylistic sophistication through generations of master craftsmen.
- A Diploma of Engineer or Higher University Education (Master, Doctorate) with specialization in Mechanical, Physics or Microtechnics.
Key requirements
- A Diploma of Engineer or Higher University Education (Master, Doctorate) with specialization in Mechanical, Physics or Microtechnics.
Application process
- Ensure rigorous application of project management standards (jalons, deliverables, budget management).
- Proactively identify project drifts (time, costs, quality), define associated remediation plans and pilot the climbing process with management if necessary.
- Supervise the prototyping, testing and certification phases to ensure the technical reliability of the calibres in accordance with the requirements of the Poinçon de Genève.
- Industrialization, serial life and partner relations
- Ensure smooth transfer of projects to industrial and production teams.
- Piloting the optimization of serial life products (continuous improvement of reliability, reduction of cost, resolution of obsolescences). QUALITIES FOR EXCELLING Success in this role depends on:
- A proven and successful experience with a strong link in the development of movements or watch components.
- Your excellent knowledge of the network of watch suppliers and subcontractors, allowing you to select and challenge the best technical partners.
Additional details
- You are attracted to movement development and team management, this opportunity can meet your aspirations! YOUR REASON TO BE IN THE HOUSE
- Your mission is to ensure that quality, time and cost standards are met while promoting technical innovation. Upstream, Feasibility and Innovation
- Pilot technical and economic feasibility studies to secure project initiation decisions. Development management and risk management
- Piloting the optimization of serial life products (continuous improvement of reliability, reduction of cost, resolution of obsolescences). QUALITIES FOR EXCELLING Success in this role depends on:
Notes and original content
- You are attracted to movement development and team management, this opportunity can meet your aspirations!
- YOUR REASON TO BE IN THE HOUSE
- Your mission is to ensure that quality, time and cost standards are met while promoting technical innovation.
- YOUR ROLE TO PLAY
- Upstream, Feasibility and Innovation
- Pilot technical and economic feasibility studies to secure project initiation decisions.
- Development management and risk management
- Piloting the optimization of serial life products (continuous improvement of reliability, reduction of cost, resolution of obsolescences).
- QUALITIES FOR EXCELLING
- Success in this role depends on:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Vacheron Constantin offer for this role?
Vacheron Constantin lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Plan-les-Ouates. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — 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 Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin 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 Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Vacheron Constantin?
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