Boucheron Quality Partner
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
About Boucheron
Founded in Paris in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron, Boucheron is one of the great historic Maisons of Place Vendôme, renowned for its audacious high jewelry, exceptional craftsmanship, and free-spirited creativity. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined and dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talents to contribute to a culture of excellence, precision, and artistic daring. Within the Kering group, Boucheron supports professional development, collaboration, and international perspectives while preserving the intimacy and distinctive identity of a pioneering jeweler. Its teams help shape creations and client experiences that embody elegance, emotion, and contemporary luxury.
Boucheron Quality Partner in Paris—ensure fine jewelry excellence from design to market. Join our Quality team in this senior technical role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct risk analyses and pilot associated corrective action plans during product development
- Guarantee product conformity at launch with Maison quality requirements and standards
- Communicate quality expectations to suppliers and quality control teams to ensure compliance
- Detect and alert on deviations during pre-series and first production phases
- Execute or supervise prototype and PRS controls and inspections
- Lead and animate quality task forces across internal departments
- Monitor ongoing product life series quality on ranges and manage associated issues
- Communicate quality alerts and non-conformities to suppliers and escalate as needed
- Prepare for and participate in high-jewelry events, launches, presentations, and trade shows
- Deploy presentation, handling, and fitting standards across retail and market operations
- Address market complaints on inventory and develop collaborative action plans with Retail and central Quality
- Monitor stock quality during rebalancing campaigns and track sales performance on new launches
- Deploy early detection protocols to identify market quality issues and provide customer feedback
- Train Retail teams on fine jewelry-specific quality best practices and handling procedures
- Make decisions on complex cases including damage assessment, rotation protocols, and repair arbitration
- Prioritize strategic files involving VIP clients, urgent commercial matters, and high-value pieces
- Escalate locally sensitive quality situations through appropriate channels
- Facilitate root-cause analyses with external partners and manufacturing facilities
- Define and pilot supplier corrective action plans and monitor completion
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum Bac+5) in Quality, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of confirmed quality experience, ideally in luxury, jewelry, or high-end manufacturing with subcontracting operations
- Demonstrated leadership, rigor, and attention to detail
- Professional-level English proficiency
- Willingness to travel regularly across Europe and globally
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years in quality assurance or quality engineering roles, preferably in luxury goods, fine jewelry, or precision manufacturing environments with subcontracted production. Experience coordinating between internal teams, suppliers, and retail operations is essential. Familiarity with high-end jewelry standards and product launch processes is highly valued.
Education
Upper secondary education plus 5 years of advanced study (Bac+5) or equivalent professional certification in Quality, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Boucheron fosters a workplace culture rooted in creative audacity, exceptional craftsmanship, and the pioneering spirit that has defined the Maison since 1858. Employees are encouraged to combine heritage with innovation in a collaborative, refined environment where individuality, excellence, and a deep passion for high jewelry are valued.
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