Design to Cost & Product Cost Engineering Intern - 6 months
BREITLING CHRONOMETRIE SA • Vacant since : 04.05.2026 • Number of jobs : 1 • 2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds (NE) • 100% • Immediately • Temporary
Analyze product cost structure andidentifycost drivers
Break down product costs (materials, components, labor, processes)
Identify key cost drivers across movement manufacturing and watch assembly
Analyze cost variations and benchmark similar products or components
Support Design to Cost initiatives across development
Contribute to Design to Cost projects across movement and watch development
Challenge design and industrial assumptions to identify cost optimization levers
Support trade-off analysis between cost, quality, and performance
Define and implement cost standards and best practices
Define costing methodologies and standards for components, processes, and products
Contribute to building cost libraries / reference models (e.g., components, operations)
Standardize assumptions used in cost calculations (labor time, process costs, etc.)
Ensure consistent cost approaches across teams (R&D, Industrialization, Finance)
Document and formalize Design to Cost guidelines and best practices
Develop cost analysis and reporting tools
Build and maintain cost models and analysis tools (Excel or similar)
Develop dashboards to monitor cost performance and track savings initiatives
Ensure data consistency and reliability across systems-Contribute to continuous improvement and cost culture
Support the deployment of Design to Cost best practices
Contribute to building a cost-awareness culture across teams
Document methodologies and recommendations for future projects
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You will fit perfectly into our squad if:
You havepreviousacademic or internship experience in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or cost analysis is a strong advantage. Experience working with data (Excel modeling, analysis, dashboards) in an industrial context is appreciated.
You hold or are currently completing aMaster’sdegree from a top tier engineering school in with a specialization in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
You havestrong skills in Excel, Data Analysis
You have good understanding of product cost structure and basic financial principles, and Knowledge of manufacturing / production processes
You are fluent in English and French.
We invite you to apply even if you do not meet all of these criteria.
Work location 2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds (NE)
Workload 100%
Employment start Immediately
Employment duration Temporary
Qualification skilled
Work experience Less than 1 year
Education Master’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent
English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
French Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
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