Rolling Process Engineer

Location GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
Type Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 14, 2026
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Rolex — Geneva: Rolling Process Engineer (Methods) role defining and qualifying rolling manufacturing processes for watch components.

Overview

Rolex is a privately held Swiss watchmaker headquartered in Geneva, renowned for its technical precision, artisanal craftsmanship and rigorous industrial standards. As an employer, Rolex cultivates engineering excellence within vertically integrated manufacturing operations and provides stable, high-quality working conditions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and document manufacturing strategies, process controls and associated tooling for rolling operations.
  • Lead equipment commissioning (mise en train) and formal qualification (homologation) activities.
  • Deploy, maintain and drive continuous improvement of production processes across the product lifecycle.
  • Ensure rigorous product specification definition in close collaboration with industrialization and product teams.
  • Plan and deliver training, handover and technical support for operators and receiving teams during process transfers.

Qualifications

  • CFC (Federal VET Certificate) in mechanics or an equivalent technical qualification.
  • Demonstrable, confirmed experience in horological rolling processes with automated loading systems.
  • Proven capability to operate within cross‑functional and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, partnership-oriented approach.

Skills

Process development and documentation Equipment commissioning and qualification (mise en train / homologation) Automated loading systems for rolling operations Process transfer and operator training Specification writing and technical interface with industrialization Continuous improvement methodologies (problem solving, root cause analysis)

Experience

Confirmed professional experience in watchmaking rolling processes, specifically including work with automated loading systems and hands-on involvement in equipment qualification and process transfers.

Education

CFC de mécanicien (Federal VET Certificate in mechanics) or equivalent technical diploma.

Benefits

Stimulating working environment; excellent working conditions; first‑rate social benefits.

Culture

Rolex combines Swiss engineering discipline with a culture of exacting quality and discretion. The workplace emphasizes technical mastery, long‑term process stability and collaborative problem solving across industrial and production teams.