Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations Luxury Jobs – Page 33
There are 825 manufacturing, artisanal & industrial operations luxury positions currently open.
Hermès
Artisan Leather Goods Craftsperson
Hermès seeks an apprentice leather goods craftsperson to join its Alpine Leather Goods workshops, where artisans create bespoke leather items from conception to completion. The successful candidate will undertake an 18-month training programme (6 months of professional competency contract followed by 12 months of apprenticeship), culminating in the CAP Maroquinerie qualification and subsequent permanent employment at the Aix-les-Bains facility. No prior experience or qualifications are required; candidates will be selected based on manual aptitude, personal qualities, and motivation.
Hermès apprentice leather goods craftsperson role in Aix-les-Bains, France; 18-month training programme with CAP Maroquinerie qualification and pathway to permanent employment.
ETA
Plastics Technologist Apprentice
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse seeks a motivated apprentice to train as a Plastics Technologist (EFZ, 4-year program). The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing high-quality plastic components, including watch cases and movement parts, often in combination with metal elements. Responsibilities encompass analysing, developing, planning and monitoring production processes; operating pressing, injection moulding and laminating equipment; programming and configuring production machinery; and conducting quality controls. The apprentice will gain comprehensive technical expertise to optimise production outcomes and troubleshoot operational challenges.
ETA SA Grenchen: 4-year Plastics Technologist (EFZ) apprenticeship for secondary school leavers in Switzerland. Start 2027.
Hermès
Saddlery and Leather Goods Artisan
Hermès seeks passionate apprentices to train as leather goods craftspeople within its manufacturing workshops in France's Ardennes region. Working alongside experienced artisans, apprentices will master the techniques required to create durable, handcrafted leather goods—including bags and small leather items—to the highest standards of quality. Over an 18-month structured pathway combining apprenticeship with professional development contracts, candidates will complete the CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle) in Leathercraft and graduate into permanent positions as skilled artisans.
Hermès seeks apprentices for 18-month leather goods training programme in France's Ardennes, combining apprenticeship with CAP certification and permanent artisan roles.
Breguet
Surface Finishing & Wheel Edge Manager
Breguet seeks a seasoned operations manager to lead the Surface Decoration and Wheel Edge Finishing workshop within its Component Finishing division. The role encompasses production oversight, team management, process optimization, and new product industrialization in a luxury watchmaking environment. The successful candidate will drive operational performance across production targets, quality standards, cost management, and delivery schedules whilst fostering continuous improvement and workforce development.
Breguet seeks Surface Finishing & Wheel Edge Manager in L'Abbaye, Switzerland. Lead watch finishing operations at the luxury watchmaker.
Universo
Precision Micromechanics Apprentice
Universo SA, a member of the Swatch Group and a leader in Swiss-Made horology, seeks a precision micromechanics apprentice for a formal CFC (Federal Vocational Certificate) program in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The apprentice will learn to manufacture, machine, and assemble miniature components for microtechnology, watchmaking, precision mechanics, and medical applications, working under professional supervision with both conventional and CNC equipment while maintaining exacting tolerances.
Universo SA (Swatch Group) seeks a Precision Micromechanics Apprentice in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland for formal CFC training in micro-part manufacturing and machining.
Hermès
Leather Goods Stitcher — Apprenticeship
This six-month apprenticeship programme trains candidates to become proficient leather goods stitchers within an artisanal manufacturing environment. The apprentice will master machine stitching techniques across multiple production models whilst working under the mentorship of experienced craftspeople, with the objective of obtaining the CQP (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle) in Leather Goods Stitching. The role is embedded within Hermès' regional manufacturing network in the Ardennes, where smallscale, human-centred production preserves traditional leatherworking expertise.
Hermès Leather Goods Stitcher Apprenticeship, 6-month training in Charleville-Mézières with CQP qualification.
ETA
Polymechanic Apprentice EFZ
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse, part of the Swatch Group, seeks a talented apprentice polymechanic to complete a four-year professional training programme (EFZ) in Grenchen. The apprentice will fabricate tools, components, and fixtures, and produce series of small precision parts using both conventional and computer-controlled machinery. Responsibilities include programming and optimizing production machines, executing parts with high precision, and performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
ETA SA apprenticeship: Four-year Polymechanic EFZ training in Grenchen, Switzerland. CNC and precision machining for watchmaking.
Hermès
Leather Cutter and Preparer Apprentice
This apprenticeship role offers candidates the opportunity to master the precise craft of leather cutting and preparation within one of Hermès's artisanal workshops. Over a six-month period, the apprentice will learn all stages preceding the assembly of leather goods—from cutting raw hides to preparing components using specialized equipment—while contributing to the production of durable, high-quality leather accessories such as bags and small leather goods. The role demands rigorous technical training, familiarization with diverse materials and tools, and adherence to exacting quality and production schedules within a dynamic, human-scaled manufacturing environment in Normandy.
Hermès Louviers Apprenticeship: 6-month Leather Cutter and Preparer apprenticeship starting October 2026. Learn traditional leather craftsmanship in Normandy.
ETA
Watchmaking Apprentice
ETA SA, part of the Swatch Group, offers a four-year certified apprenticeship in watchmaking with a specialization in industrial methods. Apprentices develop expertise in mechanical and quartz watch manufacturing and assembly across multiple departments including customer service, prototyping laboratories, and quality assurance. Throughout the program, apprentices collaborate with engineers and technicians on complex problem-solving, perform precision maintenance work, optimize individual watch components to micron-level tolerances, and contribute to production process improvements.
ETA SA watchmaking apprenticeship in Grenchen: 4-year CFC program combining mechanical assembly, precision fabrication, and quality control training.
Hermès
Leather Craftsman – Saddlery and Leather Goods
This apprenticeship programme trains qualified artisans in saddlery and leather goods manufacturing within Hermès' Franche-Comté manufacturing pole. The apprentice will master traditional hand-crafting techniques whilst fabricating high-quality leather products—including bags and small leather goods—across multiple production models and materials. Training culminates in the CAP Maroquinerie certification, with progression to permanent employment upon successful completion of training phases.
Apprenticeship in saddlery and leather goods manufacturing at Hermès Franche-Comté. CAP Maroquinerie certification pathway, starting April 2027.
Hermès
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Ateliers AS, a 200-strong printing subsidiary specializing in high-quality flat-frame screen printing (à la lyonnaise) for Hermès for over 80 years, seeks a Quality Assurance Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract to cover a long-term absence. The coordinator serves as the quality authority within production workshops, championing continuous improvement through systematic defect analysis and methodological problem-solving in partnership with workshop supervisors, ensuring all client deliverables meet exacting Hermès standards and industrial best practices.
Ateliers AS seeks Quality Assurance Coordinator in Pierre Bénite, France for 6-month fixed-term contract. Oversee production quality, defect analysis, and continuous improvement.
Hermès
Leather Cutter-Preparer Apprentice
Hermès seeks motivated apprentices to join the leather cutting and preparation workshop at its Ardennes manufacturing centre. Over a six-month intensive apprenticeship aligned with the Hermès School of Craftsmanship, candidates will master the precise techniques of cutting leather hides, preparing components with specialized machinery, and executing preliminary operations essential to leather goods production. This role provides rigorous, hands-on training in traditional craft methods within a human-scale artisanal manufacturing environment dedicated to producing durable, exceptional leather goods.
Hermès Leather Cutter-Preparer Apprentice, Charleville-Mézières. 6-month apprenticeship in traditional leather craftsmanship and production techniques.