Cartier Senior Industrial Project Manager

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Seniority
Senior
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Cartier

Cartier is a preeminent Maison of high jewellery and watchmaking, renowned for craftsmanship, design excellence and meticulous finishing. As part of the Richemont Group, the brand combines artisanal savoir-faire with industrial precision and operates internationally across creative, manufacturing and retail functions.

Cartier in Paris seeks a Senior Industrial Project Manager to lead industrialization and production ramp‑up for high‑precision jewellery and watches.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end industrialization projects from prototype validation to production ramp‑up, ensuring manufacturability, quality and cost targets are met.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams including R&D, product engineering, quality, supply chain, procurement and production to align technical and commercial objectives.
  • Define and manage project plans, budgets, milestones and risk registers; report progress to senior stakeholders and propose corrective actions.
  • Drive supplier qualification and technical transfers with external ateliers, ensuring tooling, process capability and quality standards are achieved.
  • Specify and validate production tooling, fixtures, assembly protocols and measurement methods; supervise trials and pilot runs.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean methods, FMEA, root‑cause analysis) to increase yield, reduce cycle time and lower cost of non‑quality.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental and HSE requirements during industrialization activities.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation: process sheets, control plans, work instructions and acceptance criteria; support operator training during ramp‑up.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
  • Proven senior experience (typically 7+ years) in industrial project management within precision manufacturing, luxury watchmaking, jewellery or analogous high‑precision industries.
  • Demonstrable track record of leading technical transfers, supplier industrialization and production ramp‑ups.
  • Strong command of project management methodologies; PMP or equivalent certification is advantageous.
  • Fluent French and professional working knowledge of English to communicate with international stakeholders.

Skills

Project management Industrialization Lean manufacturing / Continuous improvement FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) Root cause analysis Tooling specification and validation Supplier qualification and technical transfer MS Project SAP SolidWorks CATIA Advanced Excel

Experience

Senior candidate with approximately seven or more years of progressive experience managing complex industrial projects in precision manufacturing, luxury watchmaking or jewellery production, including supplier transfers and full production ramp‑ups.

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Cartier blends heritage craftsmanship with exacting industrial standards, fostering a workplace where meticulous attention to detail and technical excellence are prized. The environment is collaborative and international, with cross‑disciplinary teams focused on elevating product quality while respecting artisanal values.

About Cerulean

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