Hermès Continuous Improvement & Methods Engineer
About Hermès
Compagnie des Arts de la Table et de l’Email is a specialized atelier focused on high-end porcelain decoration and enamelling for fashion accessories, operating within the Hermès sphere. The organisation combines traditional artisan savoir‑faire with selective digitalisation and process innovation to preserve craft expertise while increasing industrial robustness.
Compagnie des Arts de la Table et de l’Email (Hermès) in Limoges seeks a Continuous Improvement & Methods Engineer — 12‑month contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan and pilot operational improvement projects across quality, productivity/capacity, material flow, ergonomics/safety and information systems.
- Serve as interface between technical development and production workshops to industrialise new products and processes: define methods, draft work instructions and validate process trials.
- Support production teams in continuous improvement initiatives: identify opportunities, lead optimisation workshops and deploy corrective actions on the shop floor.
- Define project milestones, ensure on‑site execution and animate cross‑functional working groups using lean manufacturing tools.
- Produce technical reports and lessons‑learned after project completion; maintain documentation of process changes.
- Maintain and capitalise fabrication know‑how: update modes opératoires, setup instructions, control criteria and reference parts.
- Manage technical data: contribute to creation and updates of routings and bill of materials, monitor and adjust operator time data.
- Engage with suppliers for technological scouting and support qualification of new equipment or consumables.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree (generalist engineering or specialization in industrial methods / continuous improvement).
- Entry‑level / junior candidates accepted; a first experience in an industrial production environment is a plus.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills with the ability to formalise technical solutions and write clear technical reports.
- Comfortable on the shop floor with a pronounced interest for product and artisanal processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to work collaboratively with craftsmen and production teams.
- Autonomous, pragmatic, proactive and able to take initiative; readiness for regular travel within Haute‑Vienne.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level / Junior role. Beginners accepted; prior experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is advantageous.
Education
Engineering degree (generalist) or equivalent with specialization or coursework in methods, industrialisation or continuous improvement.
Workplace
The role is situated in Limoges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Culture
The employer fosters a craft‑centric culture that values meticulous workmanship and the transmission of artisanal knowledge. Teams combine respect for traditional techniques with a pragmatic appetite for process improvement and selective digitalisation, within the broader Hermès ecosystem.
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