Berluti Times & Methods and Continuous Improvement Engineer
- Location
- FerraraEmilia-RomagnaItaly
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €30,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 31, 2026
About Berluti
Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.
Berluti seeks a Times & Methods and Continuous Improvement Engineer in Ferrara, Italy. €30,000 gross annual salary, hybrid role in luxury footwear manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Actively participate in continuous improvement projects based on Lean methodologies
- Support development of digital tools for data analysis and KPI monitoring (e.g., Power BI, Power Apps)
- Execute time studies and define standard production times
- Prepare standard work instructions and operational guidelines for production departments
- Define and input standard production cycles in SAP
- Support management of master data, bills of material, and cycles in SAP
- Collaborate on analysis and optimization of production layouts and workflows
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (Management, Mechanical, Computer Science) or equivalent technical-scientific discipline
- At least 2 years of experience in similar roles (internship, junior position) in Time & Motion, Industrialization, or Continuous Improvement
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement tools
- Basic competence in time and motion analysis
- Solid knowledge of SAP (production cycles, master data, bills of material modules)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Power BI or Power Apps preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of professional or internship experience in Time & Motion, Industrialization, or Continuous Improvement roles, preferably within manufacturing environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Management, Mechanical, Computer Science) or equivalent technical-scientific discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 30,000 per annum.
Culture
Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.
About Cerulean
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