Hermès Quality & Regulatory Affairs Assistant
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- 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 seeks a Quality & Regulatory Affairs Assistant for a six-month internship in Pantin, France. Support product compliance and quality assurance for innovative IoT collaborations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct and monitor regulatory compliance campaigns on materials and components in partnership with external laboratories, including REACH, RoHS, and Prop 65 testing protocols
- Manage product and component certifications for electronic products, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable standards
- Review customs compliance documentation and verify product origin requirements
- Develop and maintain quality control specifications, including acceptance criteria for finished products
- Perform quality inspections at critical product stages: prototypes, pre-series, and production batches
- Execute usage testing and laboratory trials to support product homologation requirements
- Maintain quality documentation in accordance with the management system, including inspection records, test reports, and certification data
- Monitor supplier quality performance indicators and contribute to monthly and annual quality/service review reports
- Implement quality management tools (5P, 8D, PDCA, Pareto analysis) to anticipate product and process risks
- Develop traceability systems to track components and finished products by batch
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects in alignment with continuous improvement methodology
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering school or equivalent university program
- Demonstrated strong interest in artisanal and industrial manufacturing practices
- Proficiency with quality management tools and methodologies (5P, 8D, PDCA, Pareto analysis)
- Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Strong initiative and analytical mindset with attention to detail
Skills
Experience
Entry-level or beginner-level experience acceptable; the role is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to quality and regulatory functions for students in their final years of engineering study.
Education
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in engineering or equivalent university program in a relevant discipline (materials science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or quality management preferred).
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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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