Hermès Project Engineer Intern

About Hermès

Hermès Horizons is the bespoke, Sur‑Mesure division of Hermès dedicated to the development, artisanal production and commercialization of exceptional made‑to‑measure products. Operating within the Hermès group, the entity brings together design, craft ateliers and operational teams to deliver customised interiors and capsule collections with a focus on craftsmanship and technical excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support project framing and organisation: define team, scope, roles, responsibilities and budget follow‑up.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (design, technique, quality, production, suppliers) and relay alerts to dedicated teams.
• Animate and maintain weekly project planning and status follow‑ups; progressively manage an autonomous portfolio of projects.
• Support design and conception activities: assist creative teams, prepare risk analyses, and define industrialization plans for materials and products.
• Drive industrial development and quality assurance for Collection products including costing, product codification and preparation of quotes.
• Manage procurement-related tasks: gather purchasing specifications, launch orders, follow up on supplier deliveries and reconcile invoices.
• Oversee production follow‑up: obtain production authorisations with Atelier, Design and Technical teams; update schedules and track progress; manage contingencies.
• Coordinate logistics: manage deliveries, shipments and customs processes; act as liaison with retail stores.
• Propose and implement process‑improvement tools and decision‑support dashboards for Supply Chain (orders, procurement, logistics) and track design changes versus budget.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering school, business school or university in a technical or commercial program.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomous, adaptable and comfortable in a changing operational environment.
• Strong organisational skills, rigor, formalisation and analytical capability.
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Practical interest in manual work and artisanal craft; field‑oriented.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with query tools and enterprise information systems.
• Knowledge of design and high‑end craftwork is a plus.

Skills

Experience

Student-level experience: currently enrolled in an engineering, business school or university program; some academic or internship exposure to project management, supply chain or production processes is expected. Practical or workshop experience with artisanal techniques is an advantage.

Education

Currently enrolled in an engineering school, business school or university (technical or commercial curriculum).

Workplace

Culture

Hermès Horizons combines the exacting standards of Hermès craftsmanship with cross‑disciplinary operational rigour. The workplace values meticulous attention to detail, collaboration between creative and technical teams, and a commitment to ethical, inclusive employment practices.

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