Production Synergy Project Intern (f/m/x) 6 month mission

We are a dedicated Squad on a mission to redefine Swiss watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. Driven by innovation and precision we create timepieces that combine modern-retro design with casual, approachable, and sustainable luxury — powered by passionate teams around the world.

Join our vibrant team in La Chaux-de-Fonds as a Production Synergy Project Intern and be part of something extraordinary!

At the crossroads of production, quality and supply chain, this internship offers a rare opportunity to question how two of our workshops work, and to bring them closer together.
The two workshops run one after the other, each as a separate trade, and each has built over time its own ways of working and its own resources. Your mission will be to build what they can genuinely share, and to explore how far this convergence can go - up to the question of a single integrated line, one continuous flow, one production order, no official intermediate stock. Your conclusions will be presented to the management.

Your contribution:

Build common ways of working:

• You compare how the two workshops currently operate and identify opportunities to establish common ways of working.
• You assess the potential benefits of harmonizing practices, using production data to support your analysis.
• You contribute to defining shared standards and support their formalization.
• You support the deployment of these standards and help teams navigate the change.

Explore the pooling of resources:

• You map the resources available in each workshop and identify opportunities to share them.
• You assess the potential benefits of resource pooling in terms of capacity and operational flexibility.
• You support the definition of the conditions and requirements for implementing resource pooling.

Study a line organization:

• You map and quantify the current flows between the two workshops.
• You model a target line organization and assess its resource requirements.
• You identify the expected benefits, implementation prerequisites, and potential risks of this organizational setup.
• You contribute to developing a recommendation for presentation to management.

Do you think there is even more to discover in this role? You're right - apply today and learn more! 

You will fit perfectly into our #Squad if:

• You are pursuing a Master's degree from a top-tier engineering school in Industrial Engineering, Production Systems, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• You have previous academic or internship experience in industrial engineering, production, supply chain, or process improvement.
• You have project management skills, including scoping, planning, and stakeholder alignment.
• You have advanced Excel skills and you demonstrate strong data analysis capabilities and structured problem-solving skills.
• You are able to write clear procedures and formalize operational standards.
• You are familiar with lean and industrial engineering tools, such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), line balancing, takt time, and bottleneck analysis.
• You are familiar with quality tools, including control plans and non-conformity management.
• Your knowledge of flow modelling and simulation software, such as FlexSim, Simul8, AnyLogic, Arena, or similar tools will be a strong plus (nice to have).
• You understand skills management and work organization principles (nice to have).
• You have knowledge of cost analysis and business case development (nice to have).
• You are familiar with ERP systems, preferably SAP or similar solutions (nice to have).
• You have knowledge of machining or assembly processes (nice to have).
• You have experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools (nice to have).
• You are fluent in French and you have a good command of English.

We invite you to apply even if you do not meet all of these criteria. 

Your new employer

At Breitling, we encourage everyone to bring true authenticity to work and contribute to our shared mission to redefine luxury. We prioritize the well-being of our employees by fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion, where every voice is heard and valued. 

We believe that happy, healthy employees are the key to success, which is why we offer competitive benefits, including:  

• Work from home (depending on position requirements)  
• Watch to wear / watch to buy program 
• Referral program  
• Development opportunities  
• Maternity leave (18 weeks)  
• Culture of feedback 

Our values: 

At Breitling we are...EPIC! : 

• Entrepreneurship – We take ownership, act with agility, and dare to challenge the status quo. 

• Performance – We strive for excellence and deliver with impact, precision, and passion. 

• Innovation – We embrace creativity and continuously push boundaries to shape the future. 

• Care – We look after our people, our clients, and our planet, with respect and responsibility. 

Want to take on this mission and join our  #Squad? Apply now!  

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We invite candidates from all walks of life to share their applications to join our Squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.  

Please note that the use of protective equipment is required for certain roles to maintain the highest standards of safety and precision during operations in our workshops.