Head of the 3D Department (100%)

About the job

We are a leading precious metals foundry in watchmaking

and jewellery. To support the development of our rapidly expanding 3D department, we are looking for a:

Head of the 3D Department (100%)

Your mission

You will lead our growing 3D department, consisting of seven team members, and contribute to its development in close collaboration with your team. You ensure that client projects are completed reliably, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality, from the initial request through to their handover to other production departments.

It is not necessary to personally create 3D designs or to master all the software. You rely on the expertise of experienced specialists and create the conditions that allow them to fully utilise their know-how.

Your responsibilities

• Management, organisation and development of the 3D department

• Organisation of team meetings, as well as conducting individual and annual appraisals with employees

• Planning and prioritising ongoing client projects

• Ensuring quality, meeting deadlines and client satisfaction

• Supporting and advising clients, especially for large-scale projects and series production

• Coordinating all stages of the process, from preparing quotes to 3D design, 3D printing, wax part cleaning and quality control

• Close collaboration with other departments and the internal quality service

• Handling complaints related to the 3D department

• Monitoring and analysing the department’s profitability based on relevant key performance indicators, and implementing appropriate optimisation measures

• Continuous development of digitalisation, automation and the relevant use of artificial intelligence (AI)

Your profile

• Experience in leading a team or department

• Excellent organisational skills and a structured working method

• Experience in project management and dealing with demanding clients

• A further qualification in business management, process management, project management or team leadership is an advantage

• Interest in digital technologies, automation and process optimisation

• Ability to guide specialists purposefully and foster their development

• Entrepreneurial spirit and motivation to actively contribute to the development of a department

• Very good oral and written knowledge of German and French; knowledge of English is an advantage

• Experience in a technical, industrial or precision-focused environment is a plus

• Knowledge of 3D, CAD, 3D printing or the watchmaking and jewellery sectors is appreciated but not a prerequisite

We offer

• A responsible position with a leadership role within a growing and forward-looking department

• A motivated, autonomous team with solid professional expertise

• The opportunity to actively contribute to process evolution, digitalisation and the integration of new technologies

• Exciting client projects in the watchmaking and jewellery sectors

• A 100% workload

• 13th month salary