Burberry Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Burberry
A leading luxury fashion maison within a global luxury group, renowned for artisanal production standards and meticulous attention to materiality and finish. The employer combines handcrafted savoir‑faire with industrial expertise to deliver haute couture and premium ready‑to‑wear collections across international markets.
Leading luxury fashion house in Milan seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to industrialize artisanal products and optimise manufacturing processes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead industrialization and scale‑up of new products from prototype to mass production, translating design intent into robust manufacturing processes.
- Define and optimize production methods, assembly sequences, tooling and work instructions to improve quality, yield and throughput.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, value‑stream mapping and root‑cause analysis to reduce waste and lower unit cost.
- Coordinate cross‑functional activity with product development, quality, sourcing and external suppliers to validate processes and ensure readiness for launch.
- Specify process control plans, perform capability studies (CP/CPK) and implement statistical process control where appropriate.
- Manage pilot runs and trials, capture technical feedback, and iterate process parameters until targets for performance and scalability are met.
- Generate and maintain technical documentation: process sheets, SOPs, FMEA, PPAP and manufacturing sign‑off packages.
- Assess and recommend automation, equipment upgrades and ergonomic improvements to increase consistency and operator safety.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering, or equivalent technical diploma; master’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience in process development and industrialization within apparel, leather goods, footwear or related discretionary manufacturing (typically 3+ years for mid‑level roles).
- Strong understanding of production technologies, tooling, assembly techniques and quality systems used in luxury goods manufacturing.
- Demonstrable track record of implementing lean methods and structured problem‑solving (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, FMEA).
- Excellent cross‑functional communication skills and experience working with external factories and suppliers.
Skills
Experience
Mid‑level candidates should bring hands‑on experience in industrializing fashion or luxury goods — converting prototypes into repeatable, high‑quality production at scale. Experience managing supplier trials, pilot runs and cross‑disciplinary launch teams is essential.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering or equivalent; master’s degree or specialized technical certifications preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
The organisation values meticulous craftsmanship, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement. Teams operate at the intersection of traditional artisanal techniques and modern manufacturing science, with high standards for quality, aesthetics and sustainability.
About Cerulean
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