Cartier Industrial Performance Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jul 28, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.
Cartier Manufacturing Joaillerie internship: 6-month industrial performance role in Paris, supporting manufacturing optimization and digital transformation initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Structure production lifecycle (Vie Série) performance indicators and develop simplified dashboards to enhance operational management
- Participate in and track two cross-functional industrial performance improvement initiatives
- Formalize a production lifecycle governance model based on existing best practices across Cartier Manufacturing sites
- Support digital transformation efforts across production systems and data visualization tools
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering school or Master's programme specializing in industrial engineering, industrial methods, production/industrialization, continuous improvement/Lean, or industrial project management
- Strong proficiency in Excel and competency with Looker and PowerPoint for reporting and communication
- Familiarity with manufacturing routings, product nomenclatures, and performance indicators
- Understanding of ERP/SAP environments preferred
- Italian language skills desired
- Demonstrated reliability, analytical mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize effectively
Skills
Experience
Currently pursuing advanced engineering or Master's-level education with focus on industrial optimization or manufacturing methodologies; practical experience with manufacturing operations or process improvement projects is advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in an engineering school (Grandes Écoles d'ingénieur) or Master's degree programme with specialization in industrial engineering, industrial methods, production engineering, continuous improvement/Lean management, or industrial project management.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.
About Cerulean
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