Hermès Process Engineer

Le Vaudreuil • France

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French maison since 1837, stands as a paragon of craftsmanship, creativity, and independence. With nearly 20,000 employees globally, Hermès is renowned for its commitment to artisanal excellence and humanistic values. The company, part of the prestigious luxury conglomerate, maintains a strong territorial presence in France, ensuring the transmission of exceptional savoir-faire while respecting both people and nature. Hermès Parfum et Beauté, a vital division, specializes in the creation, production, and distribution of perfumes and beauty products, supported by a robust international network.

1. Lead performance enhancement initiatives and integrate new equipment and innovations.
2. Facilitate projects centered on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team autonomy.
3. Support and improve existing processes and systems, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and timeline standards.
4. Conduct field investigations in collaboration with Production and Quality teams.
5. Draft qualification and validation protocols and reports.
6. Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and other equipment qualification processes.
7. Drive continuous improvement projects and propose actionable plans.
8. Oversee performance animation by deploying improvement methodologies and tools.
9. Conduct training sessions and support change management initiatives.
10. Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and environmental regulations.

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent, with a specialization in continuous improvement or production management.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in the fragrance, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industry.

1. In-depth knowledge of production processes and qualification standards (FAT, SAT, QI, QO, QP).
2. Proficiency in continuous improvement, performance management, and TPM tools.
3. Strong project management capabilities.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to identify and resolve process inefficiencies.
6. Proficiency in office software and analytical tools like PowerBI.

A minimum of 3 years in a similar role within the fragrance, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical sectors is required.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.

Hermès offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts on luxury products.

Hermès fosters a culture of creativity, independence, and responsibility. The company is committed to ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion, creating a supportive and dynamic work environment. Employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the maison's legacy of excellence.