- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels is seeking a Quality Management Intern for a six-month, full-time internship starting in March 2027, based in Lyon. Working with the quality engineer and production teams, the intern will support quality-system development, process and product controls, technical documentation, continuous improvement, and artisan training.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the creation, implementation and facilitation of a quality management system within the repetitive high-jewelry production workshop.
- Model manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve workflow.
- Write and update work instructions close to the production floor to sustain best practices.
- Define and document inspection criteria and inspection plans for finished and semi-finished products.
- Update reference technical documentation and support its integration into the PLM system.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including MRP routines and level 1 AIC briefs, and track associated action plans.
- Design and co-facilitate training sessions and quality briefs for artisans, while providing day-to-day operational support.
Qualifications
- Currently studying engineering.
- Naturally curious, with strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Highly organised and rigorous, with strong prioritisation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a pedagogical approach, with the ability to make complex topics accessible.
- Service-oriented, committed, proactive and able to make recommendations.
- Strong interest in savoir-faire professions and the world of jewelry.
- Proficient in the Office suite, particularly Excel.
Skills
Education
Currently studying engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
About Cerulean
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