Chanel Engineering Technician – Methods & Continuous Improvement
- Location
- ChamantÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a privately held global luxury house known for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty products. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with industrial-scale production in selective categories such as cosmetics and fragrance. As an employer, Chanel emphasises technical excellence, creative heritage and long-term talent development across its maisons and production sites.
Chanel seeks engineering apprentice for Methods & Continuous Improvement role in makeup production, Chamant, France. September 2026 start.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze divisional performance indicators and propose continuous improvement solutions, tracking implementation through structured PDCA cycles
- Support new product and equipment qualification processes to ensure manufacturing reliability
- Structure and deploy maintenance methodologies including TPM, GMAO, AMDEC, and KAIZEN frameworks across production teams
- Establish equipment obsolescence management protocols and develop associated investment roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate collaborative initiatives within the production department
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering school or equivalent program, preferably with specialization in Maintenance, Lean Management, or Continuous Improvement
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and capability to manage large datasets
- Demonstrated curiosity with field-oriented mindset and proactive problem-solving orientation
- Strong written communication and synthesis skills for producing project status reports and training modules
- Excellent listening, communication, and pragmatic approach to supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Skills
Experience
This position is designed for students currently pursuing or nearing completion of engineering qualifications, with little or no prior professional experience required. Ideal candidates will demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and enthusiasm for manufacturing environments.
Education
Currently enrolled in an engineering school or equivalent tertiary program, with preferred specialization in Maintenance, Lean Management, or Continuous Improvement.
Workplace
The role is situated in Chamant, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Chanel combines a deep respect for heritage craftsmanship with high-standards industrial operations. The company fosters technical rigour, mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration, offering apprentices hands-on exposure to premium-product manufacturing within a highly controlled, creative environment.
About Cerulean
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