Technical Project Manager Casework

Introduction of the company ##

Compagnie des Montres Longines, Francillon S.A. Based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, since 1832, the watchmaking house Longines benefits from know-how forged in tradition, elegance, and performance. Inheriting long experience as a timekeeper of world championships or partner of international federations, Longines has woven strong and lasting links with the world of sport over the years. Renowned for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of Swatch Group, the world's leading manufacturer of horological products. Using a winged hourglass as an emblem, the brand is established in more than 140 countries.

Job Description ##

Main mission of the function:

The Technical Project Manager Casework personally ensures the design, construction, and technical development of the casework components of new products, from concept definition to their validation and industrialization. He/she also ensures the management and coordination of the projects entrusted to him/her, in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

Indicative distribution of activities:

• 70 %: design, construction, and technical development of new products.
• 30 %: management and coordination of transverse R&D projects, and contribution to the development of technical tools and processes.

Essential responsibilities:

• Construction and technical development
• * Personally carry out the 3D and 2D CAD design and construction of casework components: cases, dials, hands, and bracelets.
• Define construction solutions and technical characteristics of the components.
• Carry out feasibility studies, dimension chains, plans, and technical files necessary for industrialization.
• Control and validate technical files produced by external partners.
• Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and fine-tuning activities of constructions.
• Integrate aesthetic, functional, industrial, and qualitative constraints from the early stages of development.
• Create, control, and maintain technical data in CAD, PLM, and ERP environments.
• Provide technical support to internal departments and external partners throughout development.
• Project management and coordination
• Organize and monitor the activities, deliverables, and milestones of entrusted projects.
• Coordinate the contributions of various internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and lead the various meetings necessary for the proper progress of projects.
• Identify and monitor risks, actions, and points requiring arbitration.
• Communicate regularly on project progress.
• Ensure the management of transverse R&D projects concerning materials, processes, and construction principles.
• Ensure the monitoring of mechanical and quartz movement developments in connection with the casework.
• Contribute to the deployment and evolution of 3DEXPERIENCE and the technical office's PLM processes.

Profile ##

• HES, EPF engineer degree, ES technician or training deemed equivalent in mechanics, microtechnique, or product design.
• Proven experience of at least five years in CAD construction of horological casework components.
• Experience in the management and coordination of transverse technical projects involving various internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills ##

• Mastery of 3D and 2D CAD construction, volumetric and surface.
• Mastery of functional dimensioning, dimension chains, and technical files.
• Good knowledge of materials, treatments, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage and coordinate transverse technical projects.
• Ability to organize and lead meetings and ensure the follow-up of actions, risks, and milestones.
• Mastery of CATIA or an equivalent CAD software.
• Knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE and PLM processes, especially in a deployment context.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Knowledge in strength of materials and finite element simulation, notably with Abaqus or Forge.
• Additional training in project management.
• Rigor, autonomy, and method.
• Strong taste for construction.
• Analytical spirit, pragmatism, and results orientation.
• Clear communication and aptitude for transverse collaboration.
• Technical curiosity and spirit of initiative.

Languages ##

Excellent mastery of French and good knowledge of technical English.
Any other language is an asset.

Contact Person ##

Jamie Nanchen

Workplace

Les Longines 8
2610 St-Imier (Bern)
Switzerland

Company Address

Compagnie des Montres Longines, Francillon S.A.
Les Longines 8
CH-2610 Saint-Imier

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