Louis Vuitton Quality Engineering Intern — Small Leather Goods
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading luxury Maison within the LVMH group, celebrated for its mastery of leather goods, ready-to-wear and exceptional craftsmanship. As an employer, the brand is known for combining heritage artisanal techniques with design-led innovation, offering careers that emphasize technical excellence, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and professional development.
Louis Vuitton — Quality Engineering Intern (Small Leather Goods) in Paris 1er. 6‑month full‑time internship starting Sept 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain, update and analyse product quality indicators for Small Leather Goods (SLG) and report findings to stakeholders.
- Coordinate and implement corrective and preventive actions with the internal quality team and external manufacturing sites.
- Drive cross-site continuous improvement initiatives across SLG production workshops.
- Manage internal quality communication and dissemination of best practices.
- Ensure quality considerations are integrated early in product development (from marketing brief through to sales): collect workshop risk analyses, verify technical files and track corrective actions.
- Contribute to product repairability and eco-design objectives and monitor related topics.
- Analyse user tests and translate results into concrete quality actions.
- Document and capitalise best practices into a formal guide for the competence pole.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in an engineering school or equivalent (Bac+4 / Bac+5) at the time of the internship.
- Solid command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated sensitivity to leather goods, product quality and materials.
- Project‑management mindset with strong prioritisation and analytical skills.
- Curious, adaptable and comfortable working collaboratively across design, development and production teams.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level — suitable for final‑year engineering students. No specific prior professional experience is required; academic project or internship experience in product quality or manufacturing is advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in an engineering programme (Bac+4 / Bac+5) or equivalent, ideally with coursework related to product development, materials or quality engineering.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities; personalised mentoring and support throughout the internship.
Culture
The Maison fosters a high‑standard, craft‑driven culture that values creativity, precision and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Teams combine respect for heritage craftsmanship with a commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering structured development for early‑career talent.
About Cerulean
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