- Location
- Figline Valdarno Tuscany Italy
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.
The Method Engineer reports to the CI Manager and supports the definition of production methods and timings, cost and material-use analysis, and manufacturing optimization. The role drives lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across product development, engineering, production, and internal and external manufacturing networks. This is a full-time, fixed-term position at Level 4 of the Leather and Hide Industry CCNL.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data, procedures, and performance using evaluation tools, and recommend improvements.
- Monitor product and process improvement milestones to ensure timely completion and sustainability across internal production and external suppliers.
- Analyze, develop, ratify, implement, and standardize manufacturing best practices across the network.
- Monitor and report project status.
- Audit established lean manufacturing processes.
- Report on and monitor KPIs.
- Provide daily support to artisans in meeting safety, efficiency, productivity, quality, and service expectations.
- Partner with other manufacturing sites to share best practices.
- Support the definition of production methods and timings.
- Analyze costs and material usage to reduce losses and optimize product manufacturing.
- Contribute across industrial processes related to product development, product engineering, and production management.
- Research, plan, and facilitate operational improvement programs that foster continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, empower associates, eliminate waste, and improve KPIs.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or another relevant field.
- Previous experience in a high-quality manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / World Class Manufacturing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Leadership skills, high energy, a team-oriented approach, and a positive mindset to inspire and motivate.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of Excel; Green Belt, SAP, and Power BI are a plus.
- Italian speaker; good English and/or French.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in a high-quality manufacturing environment; classified as first experience.
Education
Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or another relevant field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Figline Valdarno, Tuscany, Italy.
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Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.
About Cerulean
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