Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview

Rolex is a globally recognised Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision, craftsmanship and vertical integration of production. As an employer, the brand is known for a conservative yet performance-driven environment that values technical excellence, long-term career development and discreet professionalism.

Role & Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and follow up supplier audits to assess and improve supplier performance and compliance.
• Define and manage an annual supplier audit programme in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide methodological support to suppliers on quality tools, processes and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the supplier inspection team to resolve complex quality issues.
• Lead root-cause analyses with suppliers and oversee implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Exploit statistical data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement priorities.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at process optimisation and ongoing quality enhancement.
• Develop and refine quality tools and documentation to better serve internal and external users.
• Ensure clear, timely communication with all internal contributors and supplier contacts.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (HES/EPF) with a specialisation in quality or business management.
• Minimum five years' proven experience in supplier quality assurance, including audit responsibilities.
• Established background as an auditor with strong knowledge of audit techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Willingness and availability for frequent, multi-day travel to supplier sites.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in supplier quality assurance, including conducting supplier audits, leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions in an industrial/manufacturing context. Proven track record of working cross-functionally and supporting inspection teams on complex problems.

Education

Engineering degree (HES/EPF) with emphasis in quality management or business management.

Benefits

Stimulating work environment, excellent working conditions, flexible working-time arrangements and first-class social benefits.

Culture

The workplace emphasises meticulous craftsmanship, technical excellence and a discreet, performance-oriented ethos. Collaboration across technical and operational teams is encouraged, alongside a pragmatic focus on long-term quality and continuous improvement.