Chanel Quality & Regulatory Engineering Assistant (Apprenticeship)
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- Intern
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- Mar 12, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines deep artisanal craft with rigorous technical standards and international operations, offering multidisciplinary teams a culture that values creativity, precision and product excellence.
Chanel seeks a Quality & Regulatory Engineering Assistant (apprenticeship) in Paris — alternance starting Sept 2026 in the fashion quality team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the quality and regulatory engineering team in defining and maintaining product technical files and specifications for fashion collections.
- Assist with laboratory testing coordination, sample inspections, and verification of compliance against internal quality standards and external regulations.
- Contribute to regulatory reviews for materials, trims and finished goods (labelling, safety, chemical compliance) and maintain up-to-date documentation.
- Track and report non-conformities, support root-cause analysis and corrective action plans in collaboration with suppliers, production and sourcing.
- Prepare technical reports, maintain quality logs and contribute to internal audits and supplier assessments.
- Monitor regulatory developments relevant to textiles and consumer goods and help implement required changes to processes or documentation.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in engineering, materials science, textile engineering, quality management or a related technical discipline.
- Strong analytical skills, rigor in documentation and attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally with design, sourcing, production and external laboratories.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship experience in quality assurance, product testing, regulatory affairs or a related role is advantageous but not mandatory; the position is structured for students in an alternating apprenticeship programme.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant technical or engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) in textiles, materials, quality, or related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a workplace where artisanal tradition meets technical excellence; teams operate with high standards, discretion and a collaborative spirit. The environment rewards meticulous execution, creativity and a commitment to product integrity across the product lifecycle.
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