Chanel Quality Assurance Engineer — Perfumes & Beauty (Alternance)
Chanel — Quality Assurance Engineer (Alternance) in Venette, France. Join the Perfumes & Beauty manufacturing team to support QA and continuous improvement.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global maison renowned for its haute couture, fragrances and beauty products. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial excellence across its manufacturing sites, offering rigorous standards, creative ambition and long‑term investment in employee development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support day‑to‑day quality assurance activities across the Perfumes & Beauty manufacturing site, including batch release and product conformity checks.
- Participate in deviation investigations, root‑cause analysis and CAPA implementation to resolve quality incidents.
- Maintain and update quality documentation: SOPs, work instructions, control plans and batch records in accordance with internal QMS.
- Assist with incoming raw material controls, sampling, in‑process checks and coordination with analytical laboratories.
- Contribute to internal audits, supplier quality follow‑up and regulatory compliance (cosmetics GMP expectations).
- Analyse quality data and KPIs to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, FMEA, process optimization).
- Support cross‑functional projects with production, R&D and supply chain to ensure robust transfer to manufacture.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in an engineering or technical degree (Chemical, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Process or Industrial Engineering) as part of an alternance/apprenticeship program.
- Basic knowledge of quality principles: GMP, documentation control and deviation/CAPA processes.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and methodical approach to investigations and documentation.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and present findings clearly.
- Willingness to work on a manufacturing site and adhere to safety and hygiene rules.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or practical exposure in a manufacturing or quality environment are preferred but not mandatory; the role is designed for a student enrolled in an alternance program seeking applied experience in cosmetics manufacturing quality.
Education
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's level engineering or technical programme in Chemical, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Process or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent), as part of an alternance/apprenticeship.
Workplace
The role is situated in Venette, Hauts-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 3 open positions in Venette on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Hauts-de-France, Cerulean currently features 48 open roles, including 4 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.271 open roles — 85 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and continuous professional development. The manufacturing environment combines technical rigor with creative purpose, offering apprentices hands‑on exposure within cross‑functional teams and a commitment to long‑term skills development.
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.
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