Hermès Quality & Innovation Project Engineer (Apprenticeship)

About Hermès

Hermès Sellier is a Paris-based luxury maison renowned for its artisanal leather goods, silks, ready-to-wear and accessories. The role sits within the Group's industrial and quality organisation, which provides cross-disciplinary scientific, methodological and regulatory support to multiple métiers across the Maison.

Role & Responsibilities

• Engage with internal métiers to capture needs, analyse state-of-the-art methods and define requirements for textile usage simulation and accelerated ageing protocols.
• Develop and validate sample preparation and fibre/material characterisation procedures in the laboratory (optical microscopy, electron microscopy, physico-mechanical tests) with support from HMS experts and internal/external laboratories.
• Investigate mechanisms of textile pilling, quantify correlations between fibre properties, usage and pilling, and convert findings into predictive assessment methods.
• Coordinate, specify and where required pilot investments in dedicated laboratory equipment and supervise their commissioning.
• Work cross-functionally with Innovation, Sustainability, Scientific & Regulatory expertise and Quality teams to transfer knowledge and deploy standardised methods across métiers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s-level engineering programme (Bac+5) — engineering school or equivalent.
• Scientific generalist background, preferably with coursework or specialisation in textiles, materials science or chemistry.
• Rigorous, methodical approach with strong laboratory discipline and attention to data quality.
• Demonstrated adaptability and interpersonal ease for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary expert teams.
• Interest in materials and tactile qualities of luxury products; English language skills desired.

Skills

Experience

Open to beginners; designed for students in a Master’s engineering programme. Prior laboratory internships or experience in textile characterisation, materials testing or related R&D roles is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Master’s-level engineering student (Bac +5) — scientific/engineering curriculum, ideally with textile or chemistry orientation.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès emphasises artisanal excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration and long-term stewardship of materials and savoir‑faire. The workplace culture combines strict scientific rigour with respect for craftsmanship, fostering cross-departmental knowledge exchange and inclusive practices.

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