Hermès Industrial Project Engineer
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- Mar 23, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Sellier is the leather-goods and accessories division of the Hermès Group, an independent French luxury house renowned for artisanal craft, product excellence and discreet innovation. As an employer, Hermès emphasizes craftsmanship-led manufacturing, long-term skills development and responsible business practices across its production sites.
Hermès Sellier seeks an Industrial Project Engineer (apprenticeship) in Pierre-Bénite, France — apprenticeship in machinery project design, coordination and commissioning.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the full lifecycle of production machinery projects: needs identification, specification, design follow-up and on-site commissioning.
- Draft technical specifications (cahiers des charges) for the procurement of special-purpose machines and participate in supplier selection and coordination.
- Coordinate project activities with internal stakeholders (production, purchasing, quality) and external partners (design offices, machine manufacturers).
- Participate in design reviews, validate functional analyses and ensure suppliers integrate feedback from production experience.
- Assist during integration, assembly and pre-acceptance testing phases; organise on-site installations and ensure successful equipment start-up.
- Support production teams during ramp-up, track milestones, monitor schedules and manage technical contingencies.
- Acquire and document specific machine process knowledge related to textile accessory printing (table printing, frame and colour setup, fabric handling and cutting).
- Travel between HTH production sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region as required.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering programme (generalist engineering degree) with a mechanical specialisation.
- Proficiency in CAD software: SolidWork and Autocad.
- Basic knowledge of robotics and industrial automation (automatisme) applied to production machinery.
- First industrial exposure (internship or academic project) is an advantage.
- Professional attributes: rigour, curiosity, hands-on engagement, service orientation and ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — apprenticeship open to candidates with little to no professional experience; previous internships or project work in an industrial/manufacturing environment are a plus.
Education
Pursuing a generalist engineering degree with a mechanical focus (diplôme d'ingénieur, spécialisation mécanique).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pierre-Bénite, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with easy access to Lyon.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a workshop-oriented culture that values craftsmanship, technical excellence and intergenerational skills transfer. Production teams operate with high standards of quality and a commitment to ethical, inclusive practices, offering hands-on learning within a heritage luxury brand.
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