Hermès Production Engineer Intern – Continuous Improvement & Quality
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès internship: six-month Production Engineer role in Paris, supporting continuous improvement and saddle manufacturing optimization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Capture workshop requirements, analyze production flows, and propose targeted process improvements
- Lead continuous improvement workshops on saddle stitching and after-sales service activities, identifying inefficiencies and developing corrective action plans
- Serve as liaison with production teams to collect and consolidate improvement suggestions, fostering a continuous improvement culture
- Create technical specifications for the custom orders workshop to streamline and standardize production processes
- Update and validate tooling data across specification sheets and reference databases
- Contribute to design and documentation updates for product improvements in serial production phases
- Develop marking templates and contribute to the "split negatives" saddle project initiative
- Build and structure a dedicated database for made-to-measure saddles, manage and optimize associated templates
- Reorganize cutting files in collaboration with artisans to improve accessibility and operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac+4) or Master's degree (Bac+5) in engineering or equivalent
- Proficiency with office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Aptitude for design and modelling; experience with 3D/2D CAD software (Modaris or SolidWorks) is a significant advantage
- Excellent observational, analytical, and communication skills
- Precision, methodical approach, and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
Skills
Experience
Beginners accepted; students in final years of engineering programmes are ideal candidates.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+4) or Master's degree (Bac+5) in engineering or related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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