Chanel Development & Industrialization Engineer - Metal Components
Join Chanel in Paris as a Development & Industrialization Engineer - Metal Components. Full-time role requiring expertise in luxury metal components development.
Overview
Chanel, a paragon of luxury and sophistication, is renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear collections, and an extensive range of high-end products including leather goods, accessories, and fragrances. As part of a prestigious conglomerate, Chanel is committed to exceptional craftsmanship and innovation, offering a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development and industrialization of metal components in collaboration with French manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Support the studio and manufacturers in the development of metal components based on design briefs.
- Collaborate with Leather Goods Product Managers to make optimal technical decisions, anticipating quality and industrialization challenges.
- Conduct risk analyses with manufacturers and a defined supplier panel, ensuring risk mitigation in collaboration with Product Managers.
- Serve as the primary contact for manufacturers regarding the appropriation and industrialization of metal components.
- Manage the validation process of production samples and assign validation responsibilities within the PLM system.
- Oversee the progress of production sample validations and distribute weekly internal updates.
- Participate in defining quality control tolerance thresholds for metal components.
- Assist manufacturers and suppliers in resolving production quality alerts using MRP methods.
- Prepare weekly reports on industrial and quality issue resolutions.
- Contribute to Business Review preparations within the scope of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design (Bac+5) with at least 5 years of experience in metal component development and industrialization, ideally in luxury leather goods.
- Proficiency in French and Italian, both written and spoken.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 5 years in the development and industrialization of metal components, preferably within the luxury leather goods sector.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design (Bac+5).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.287 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 52 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.699 open roles, including 76 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.243 open roles — 89 of them newly added.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and diverse career paths in a company that values individuality and diversity.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of independence and creativity, placing a strong emphasis on human-centric values. The company is dedicated to excellence while nurturing the personal and professional development of its employees. Chanel values diversity and is committed to equitable treatment of all candidates.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.