Hermès Development & Industrialization Manager

About Hermès

Hermès Manufacture de Métaux (HMM) is the metalworks arm of the Hermès group, producing high‑precision metallic components for the maison's leather goods and accessories. Operating multiple European manufacturing sites, HMM combines artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial rigour to serve Hermès’ creative directions and a discerning international clientele.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and secure all development and industrialization projects for the Roye pole from product development through market launch, ensuring commitments on quality, cost and timing are met.
• Translate client briefs into robust technical and commercial data; define industrial roadmaps and ensure reliable transition from prototyping to series production.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams (Design Office, Project Managers, Industrialization Methods), set priorities, and foster a culture of accountability and service orientation.
• Coordinate closely with Group Development (Val de Fontenay), Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Production to maintain a single, coherent planning and project voice.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical, industrial, quality and scheduling risks; escalate and mobilize Group resources when local capacities are exceeded.
• Define and validate industrial processes, production routings and tooling requirements; organise project kick‑offs and milestone reviews and ensure delivery of required client and internal deliverables.
• Secure ramp‑up and pre‑series activities, supervise handover to production, provide technical support to Production and Quality teams, and report progress against QCD and HSE indicators.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+5 / engineering school) in mechanical engineering or equivalent with a specialization in industrialization.
• Proven track record (8–10 years) in industrial development, industrialization or methods within high‑precision sectors (luxury, fine metallurgy, watchmaking, jewelry, precision mechanics).
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams in a matrix, multi‑site environment.
• Strong technical credibility in mechanical design and manufacturing processes, with a pragmatic leadership style and high sense of responsibility.
• Excellent communication, coordination and decision‑making skills; capacity to prioritise, arbitrate and handle complex issues with maturity.
• Client service mindset combined with a collaborative, group‑oriented approach.

Skills

Experience

8–10 years in industrial development or industrialization within demanding, high‑precision industries; proven experience of team management and operation in a matrixed, multisite organisation.

Education

Master's degree (engineering school or equivalent) with specialization in mechanical engineering / industrialization (Bac+5).

Workplace

Culture

Hermès fosters a culture where craftsmanship and creative freedom coexist with rigorous industrial standards. The workplace values technical mastery, cross‑functional collaboration and a strong service mentality to support the maison’s artistic directions.

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