Christian Dior Packaging Engineering Intern — Methods & Continuous Improvement
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
About %s
Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrance and cosmetics maison of Dior, recognised worldwide for its haute perfumery and beauty products. The organisation blends artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial excellence across its production and operations, sustaining a culture of creativity, craftsmanship and rigorous quality standards.
Parfums Christian Dior — Chartres: Packaging Engineering Intern (Methods & Continuous Improvement). Six‑month engineering internship in production methods and Lean improvement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Integrate into the Packaging (Conditionnement) team on the Chartres production site and work under the guidance of an assigned tutor.
- Benchmark packaging standards and operating practices with other production units (perfume, powders & lipsticks, cosmetics manufacture) to capture best practices for standards animation.
- Conduct a detailed current‑state assessment across stakeholders to identify dysfunctions and prioritise improvement levers.
- Define a roadmap of fundamental standards for the production unit aligned with safety, business and human considerations.
- Lead continuous improvement projects (e.g., SMED, 5S, flow optimisation) from concept through implementation.
- Participate in daily performance routines to identify processes to reinforce, optimise or create.
- Develop, monitor and analyse Methods activity performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented actions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams during standards deployment to ensure homogeneous practices and sustain changes through team engagement.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an engineering school with a specialisation in production, industrial engineering or equivalent; seeking a six‑month internship.
- Rigor and meticulous approach to document control and data analysis.
- Comfortable with information systems and digital tools used for production management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure and synthesise information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work with diverse operational stakeholders and foster team collaboration.
- Proactive mindset, curiosity and a continuous improvement orientation (results and Lean mindset).
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level; intended for engineering students (débutant). Prior academic or project experience in production engineering, Lean or process improvement is advantageous but not required.
Education
Enrolled in an engineering school (production / industrial engineering specialisation); eligible for a six‑month internship (stage).
Workplace
This position is based in Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
The Maison cultivates a creative, disciplined and collaborative environment where craftsmanship and industrial excellence coexist. Inclusion and diversity are emphasised as core values, with teams encouraged to contribute ideas and improve processes while being supported in their professional development.
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