Van Cleef & Arpels Methods Engineer — Technical Data
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels is a renowned French haute-joaillerie maison celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, poetic design vocabulary and meticulous atelier work. The maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous quality standards and technical excellence across design, prototyping and production.
Van Cleef & Arpels — Methods Engineer (Technical Data) in Paris. Lead industrialisation, technical data management and process standardisation for haute‑joaillerie production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define, document and standardize manufacturing methods and work instructions for new and existing jewellery collections.
- Structure and maintain technical data sets: specifications, bills of materials (BOM), drawings and process routings throughout the product lifecycle.
- Coordinate industrialisation activities between design, model makers, workshops and quality to ensure manufacturability and repeatable process performance.
- Implement and manage PLM/PDM data flows to guarantee version control and traceability of technical documentation.
- Lead process improvement initiatives (efficiency, quality, ergonomics) and support root cause analysis for production non‑conformities.
- Create operation sheets, tooling specifications and assembly sequences tailored to precious‑metal and gem‑setting processes.
- Train workshop teams on standardized methods and monitor compliance through audits and production follow‑up.
- Contribute technical input to new product introduction timelines, cost estimates and capacity planning.
Qualifications
- Degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or equivalent technical diploma.
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes for precision or jewellery production (casting, finishing, setting, assembly).
- Proven ability to translate design intent into robust production methods and clear technical documentation.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and aptitude for process optimisation.
- Fluency with technical drawing standards and dimensional tolerancing (GD&T).
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years in methods or process engineering within precision manufacturing, luxury goods or jewellery production; demonstrated experience in industrialisation, technical documentation and PLM/PDM environments is expected.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels combines long-standing artisanal tradition with rigorous technical discipline; teams operate in close collaboration between ateliers and headquarters to preserve craft excellence while innovating processes. The work environment values precision, discretion and cross-disciplinary dialogue between design, production and quality functions.
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