Quality Project Leader

Introduction de la société

Swatch Ltd., launched in 1983 by Nicolas G. Hayek, is a leading Swiss watch maker and one of the world's most popular brands. The first Swatch watches surprised everyone with their revolutionary concept, creative design and provocative spirit. Today Swatch continues to innovate and surprise with new models, collections and special editions. The brand maintains a strong presence in the world of sports with its commitment to snowboarding, freeskiing, surfing, beach volleyball and mountain bike slopestyle.

Right from the start, Swatch connected with art and artists, and Swatch watches remain a prominent canvas for artists from a broad range of disciplines.

In order to reinforce the Quality team at its Headquarters in Bienne, Switzerland, SWATCH is currently searching for a

In this position, you will ensure the quality of all product categories developed by both brands Swatch and Flik Flak (Watches, Packaging, Merchandising, Children products, Toys). Key responsibilities and main tasks are:

• Lead all quality activities from the prototyping phase to product release in coordination with Quality and Project team
• Conduct regular risk assessments and follow up with the development team on necessary preventive and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and legal requirement (REACH, ROHS, CPSC, Marking...)
• Manage the release of chemical and physical homologations for new product launches
• Provide technical support to internal and external partners on specific projects
• Create Quality Project Reporting Tool and KPI Follow-up
• Perform audits of internal and external suppliers and track the completion of action plans
• Validate initial samples
• Develop, review, and update processes and workflows to ensure continuous improvement

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with several years of Quality and project management experience

• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of quality methods and Tools (8D, FMEA, MSA, Quality core tools), Measuring, Testing and manufacturing processes
• Auditor Qualification (1st & 2nd Party Auditor) would be a plus

In addition, you are bilingual French and English, every additional language such as German is a plus

Your new employer:

At Swatch we don't do boring. We thrive on innovation and infuse our pioneering and adventurous spirit into everything we do. As such we operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork and openness. We want our people to feel inspired to bring their best and authentic self to work and actively seek to create an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion and where individuals feel heard and appreciated.

We strongly believe that happy and healthy employees are the key to success. That is why we offer attractive benefits including:

• Flexible 40 working hours / week
• 25 to 30 days of annual leave

• Contribution to health insurance costs
• First class pension fund

• Extended maternity leave
• Family allowances beyond legal requirements

• Training and development plan
• Paid language courses

• Unique and modern buildings and outdoor facilities
• Convenient location and access via public transport
• Free underground parking and access to bike sharing

• Subsidized on-site canteen and food trucks
• Free coffee and tea

• Product discounts
• Wellness benefits and fitness programs
• Fun workplace events

SWATCH Ltd. Human Resources
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH - 2502 Biel/Bienne