HEAD OF QUALITY 100%
The company
At Swatch, we thrive on surprise. Whether it’s with our collections, action sports or artistic collaborations, we don’t stay inside the box. We’re here to shake things up with our striking designs, which always reflect the zeitgeist but never fail to catch the eye. That’s what we do best, and that’s what we’ve done since 1983.
Our team is a collective of passionate people, headquartered in Switzerland and present worldwide. We are visionaries and revolutionaries – unwaveringly true to ourselves and unafraid to do things differently. Together, we are here to make the world a little more colorful and exciting by embracing newness and boldness. You might even say that we’re more than just a watch company.
Are you one of us? Join our team.
To reinforce the Quality department at its Headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, SWATCH is currently searching for a
HEAD OF QUALITY 100%
Job description
The head of quality is responsible for defining and implementing the department's strategy. The main responsibilities are:
Leading a team of 3 people
Conveying the quality vision to other departments.
Ensuring that the products meet the quality, regulatory and environmental requirements of the company and the Swatch Group
Setting up and monitoring risk analyses within the framework of new projects
Setting up and supervising the quality control process
Managing continuous improvement in relation to non-conformities and consumer feedback
Drawing up the audit strategy to control the quality level according to the brand's standards
Defining the certifications and labels necessary for the quality of the production system and the products
Reporting on quality performance
Profile
Professional requirements and profile
Engineering degree (microtechnology or electronics) or equivalent with Quality training (TQIII or equivalent)
Experience in the Quality field (Quality Manager) and in leading projects and work teams
Good knowledge of Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), knowledge of databases desirable
Understanding environmental science and rules
Professional requirements
In addition to the above, you are pragmatic and organized. Furthermore, you are capable of gaining stakeholders’ engagement. You are a leader, capable to take decision and to motivate your team. You are able to align and foster cooperation among diverse departments and functions. You have a long-term vision, and you want to develop practices that align Swatch’s vision and mission.
Languages
You are fluent in English and French. German would be a plus. Any other languages are an advantage.
Contact
If you feel this challenging opportunity meets your profile and expectations, please click on the APPLY link to send us your CV in English.
SWATCH Ltd.
Human Resources
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH - 2502 Biel/Bienne
Job location
Rue Nicolas-G-Hayek / Nicolas-G-Hayek-Strasse
2502 Biel/Bienne (Bern)
Switzerland
Company address
Swatch Ltd
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH-2502 Biel
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