Richemont Production & Maintenance Quality Assurance Engineer
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Production & Maintenance Quality Assurance Engineer at Richemont in Moscavide, Portugal. Ensure luxury manufacturing standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor and inspect production processes to ensure adherence to quality specifications and luxury brand standards
- Conduct systematic quality audits and defect analysis on manufactured components and finished products
- Develop and implement quality control procedures and preventive maintenance protocols
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Maintain detailed quality documentation and generate compliance reports for regulatory and internal review
- Perform risk assessments and recommend process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Advanced technical knowledge of quality assurance methodologies (Six Sigma, ISO standards, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in quality management systems and statistical process control
- Experience with production monitoring equipment and quality control instrumentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to luxury brand standards
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance within manufacturing, luxury goods production, or related industrial environments, with demonstrated expertise in both quality control and maintenance operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Science, or equivalent professional certification (e.g., ASQ, ISO Lead Auditor).
Workplace
This position is based in Moscavide, Setúbal, Portugal, within easy reach of Lisbon.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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