- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
About Diptyque
Founded in Paris in 1961 by Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, Desmond Knox-Leet and Yves Coueslant, Diptyque is a fragrance and lifestyle maison distinguished by its artistic heritage, imaginative storytelling and exacting craftsmanship. From its historic boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, the house has cultivated an international presence through perfumes, scented candles and objects for the home. As an employer, Diptyque brings together talents across fragrance development, design, retail and corporate functions, united by an appreciation for beauty and the sensory experience. Its distinctive universe offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a Parisian maison where creativity, attention to detail and thoughtful client relationships underpin the brand’s identity.
Diptyque is seeking a Quality and Industrialization Manager to define and lead operational quality and product industrialization across its operations, including supplier performance, audits, certifications and quality crises. The role manages a Junior Quality Manager and requires at least 8 years of relevant experience in cosmetics, perfume, luxury or FMCG; full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and deploy Diptyque’s operational quality policy.
- Ensure products comply with the Maison’s specifications and standards and with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the quality of components, raw materials, bulk materials, semi-finished and finished products, and implement and monitor control plans.
- Lead the analysis of non-conformities.
- Handle internal and external quality complaints.
- Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure the successful industrialization of new products.
- Define manufacturing and packaging requirements, including validation of industrial processes, updating defect catalogs and compiling sample libraries.
- Participate in initial industrial launches and subcontractor qualifications.
- Secure industrial transfers.
- Develop and maintain the quality documentation system.
- Oversee procedures, operating methods and control instructions.
- Define quality standards.
- Ensure audit plans are carried out.
- Ensure quality and industrial oversight of the partner network.
- Define contractual quality requirements.
- Contribute to the development and revision of specifications.
- Assess and challenge suppliers’ quality performance.
- Implement improvement plans to continuously enhance supplier performance.
- Prepare and coordinate quality audits, particularly supplier qualification and surveillance audits.
- Maintain applicable certifications and labels.
- Lead all product-quality crisis situations.
- Contribute to incident investigations and consumer risk analysis.
- Contribute to decisions on lot blocks, market withdrawals and product recalls, and notifications to the relevant authorities where applicable.
- Reduce recurring crises through lessons learned and precise action plans.
- Manage a Junior Quality Manager.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives related to quality.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or a Master’s degree in Chemistry with a specialization in cosmetic formulation.
- At least 8 years of experience in a similar role in the cosmetics, perfume, luxury or FMCG sector.
- Passion for and strong affinity with the world of cosmetic skincare.
- Organized and rigorous.
- Strong synthesis skills, dynamism, curiosity, creativity and responsiveness.
- Ability to work independently.
- Fluent English, spoken and written.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years in a similar role in the cosmetics, perfume, luxury or FMCG sector.
Education
Engineering degree or a Master’s degree in Chemistry with a specialization in cosmetic formulation.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Diptyque’s workplace culture is shaped by its Parisian artistic heritage, combining creative expression with a meticulous approach to fragrance, design and storytelling. Across its métiers, the Maison places emphasis on curiosity, craftsmanship and attention to detail, inviting employees to bring its distinctive universe to life through thoughtful client experiences.
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