Assistant Methods Engineer (Internship)
Chanel Paris — Assistant Methods Engineer (Internship). Support production process optimisation and industrialisation within the maison's methods team.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic Parisian maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty products. As a privately held luxury house, Chanel combines meticulous artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary innovation and global operations across fashion, leather goods and beauty divisions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Methods/Industrialization team in the definition and optimisation of production processes for leather goods and related product lines.
- Perform process mapping, time-and-motion studies and line balancing to identify bottlenecks and propose efficiency improvements.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation: operation sheets, work instructions, flow charts and process checklists.
- Collaborate with R&D, quality, production and external suppliers during pilot runs and industrialisation phases to ensure manufacturability.
- Collect, analyse and visualise production data to quantify improvement opportunities and track key performance indicators.
- Participate in on-site shop-floor observations and pilot assemblies to validate methods and implement corrective actions.
- Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives (Lean/Kaizen) and support small-scale implementation projects.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering or technical programme (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent) at undergraduate or master’s level.
- Strong analytical aptitude with demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable process improvements.
- Familiarity with production process documentation, time studies and basic industrial engineering techniques.
- Excellent organisational skills and an aptitude for working on the shop floor with cross-functional teams.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset and the capacity to manage multiple short-term tasks within tight timelines.
Skills
Experience
Internship level: prior exposure to a production environment or one previous internship in manufacturing, industrialization or process improvement is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s programme in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture that prizes artisanal excellence, precision and discretion. The workplace balances high standards of craftsmanship with collaborative, cross-disciplinary problem solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.