Prada Lean Manufacturing Engineer
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Prada
A luxury goods manufacturer or maison operating within the high-end fashion and leather goods sector, typically affiliated with a major luxury group. The employer blends artisanal craftsmanship with industrial production standards, applying rigorous quality control and continuous‑improvement methodologies to deliver premium products.
Confidential employer — Paris, France — Lean Manufacturing Engineer. Lead lean initiatives to improve production efficiency and quality.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and deploy Lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, VSM) across one or more production lines to reduce waste and improve throughput.
- Plan, manage and execute continuous‑improvement projects using Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to address quality, cost and delivery issues.
- Conduct Gemba walks, time studies and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and define standardized work and SOPs.
- Develop and monitor process KPIs; apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to sustain improvements and escalate deviations.
- Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, engineering and supply‑chain teams to ensure robust change implementation and handover.
- Design and deliver operator training and coaching to embed new methods and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
- Use data analysis and problem‑solving tools (root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams) to drive corrective actions.
- Support layout optimization, flow improvements and introduction of error‑proofing (Poka‑Yoke) solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
- Certification in Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred).
- Proven experience in manufacturing continuous‑improvement projects with measurable results.
- Strong analytical capability with experience in SPC and data‑driven problem solving.
- Excellent stakeholder management and training capabilities; able to lead cross‑functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 3+ years of hands‑on experience leading lean or continuous‑improvement initiatives in a high‑mix manufacturing environment; experience in luxury goods, apparel or leather goods production is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace balances meticulous artisanal traditions with modern industrial practices, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, precision and continuous improvement. Teams value cross‑disciplinary collaboration, quality obsession and incremental innovation to preserve the maison's product excellence.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Prada, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Continuous Improvement Engineer», «Process Improvement Engineer», «Industrial Engineer – Lean», «Manufacturing Process Engineer», «Production Improvement Engineer», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.