Prototype Technician
Donzé-Baume in Les Breuleux seeks a Prototype Technician to produce and refine luxury product prototypes in a precision workshop.
Overview
Donzé-Baume is a Swiss atelier focused on precision craftsmanship and the production of high-quality components and prototypes for the luxury sector. The company blends traditional hand-finishing techniques with contemporary engineering methods to serve designers, product teams and small-series production runs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate design sketches and technical drawings into functional prototypes using both manual and machine-based processes.
- Operate and program workshop equipment including CNC mills, lathes and additive manufacturing tools to produce components within tight tolerances.
- Execute fine hand-finishing, assembly and adjustments to achieve the aesthetic and functional standards required for luxury products.
- Collaborate closely with design, engineering and quality teams to iterate prototypes, recommend material choices and resolve manufacturability issues.
- Document prototype specifications, process parameters and lessons learned to inform subsequent development cycles.
- Maintain workshop equipment, manage tooling inventory and ensure a safe, organized working environment.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma or technical qualification in model making, mechanical engineering, watchmaking, industrial design or equivalent.
- Proven ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T; strong manual dexterity and attention to finish.
- Experience operating machine tools and small-series production equipment in a precision environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to translating design intent into manufacturable prototypes.
- Fluent oral and written communication sufficient to document technical work and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years in prototype making, model making or small-series manufacturing within luxury goods, watchmaking, accessories or an advanced product-development workshop.
Education
Vocational diploma or technical training in model making, mechanical engineering, watchmaking, industrial design or a related discipline.
Culture
The workplace prizes meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and iterative collaboration between design and production. Teams are small and technically focused, combining artisanal finishing with precision engineering to meet the exacting standards of luxury clients.