Cartier Continuous Improvement Projects Intern — Jewelry
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- Mar 16, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is a globally recognised luxury maison famed for exceptional jewellery and watchmaking. As part of the Richemont group, Cartier combines artisanal savoir‑faire with international distribution and a commitment to design excellence. The brand offers an environment where craft, creativity and rigorous quality standards coexist, providing opportunities to work cross‑functionally across design, production and retail operations.
Cartier — Continuous Improvement Projects Intern (Jewelry) in Paris. Internship supporting process improvement and product introductions for fine jewellery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives for new jewellery launches and product introductions across design, production and quality teams.
- Map and analyse end‑to‑end processes (value stream mapping), identify bottlenecks and propose targeted improvements to reduce lead time and non‑conformities.
- Participate in Kaizen events and structured problem‑solving activities using root‑cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa).
- Collect, analyse and visualise operational data and KPIs to monitor project progress and demonstrate impact.
- Prepare project documentation, implementation plans, work instructions and executive presentations for stakeholders.
- Facilitate cross‑functional coordination between product development, manufacturing, sourcing and quality assurance to ensure robust launch readiness.
- Support pilot trials, monitor results and follow through on corrective actions to embed process changes into standard practice.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical aptitude with experience in process mapping and basic data analysis.
- Demonstrable interest in luxury jewellery production, product development or manufacturing operations.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment.
- Availability to undertake an internship in Paris in accordance with the academic programme’s requirements.
Skills
Experience
Internship‑level role; no professional experience required. Prior internships or coursework in operations, continuous improvement, manufacturing or product development — ideally within luxury goods or jewellery — are an advantage.
Education
Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations management, or business).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Cartier cultivates a culture that marries traditional craftsmanship with contemporary operational excellence. Teams operate in a collaborative, detail‑oriented environment where respect for artisanal technique and rigorous quality controls underpin every project. Employees are exposed to cross‑disciplinary collaboration across design, manufacturing and global markets.
About Cerulean
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