Leather Goods Quality Specialist
Chanel — Leather Goods Quality Specialist in Vittuone, Italy. Responsible for inspection, supplier control and corrective actions for leather accessories.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The brand places artisanal craft, rigorous quality standards and creative excellence at the centre of its operations and maintains manufacturing ateliers and partner suppliers across Europe and beyond.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process and final quality inspections of leather goods to ensure compliance with Chanel standards and specifications
- Identify, classify and document material and manufacturing defects (leather flaws, stitching, hardware, edges, finishes) and drive root-cause analysis
- Develop and maintain inspection criteria, sampling plans (AQL) and acceptance reports for production lines and suppliers
- Coordinate corrective actions with production teams, suppliers and R&D to eliminate recurring defects and improve first-pass yield
- Conduct supplier quality assessments and on-site audits; monitor supplier performance metrics and approve remediation plans
- Validate colour, finish and dimensional tolerances; perform or supervise physical tests where required (abrasion, tensile, colourfastness)
- Maintain detailed quality records, non-conformance reports and trend analyses to inform continuous improvement initiatives
- Train production staff and inspectors on Chanel quality requirements, inspection techniques and defect prevention practices
Qualifications
- Technical diploma or degree in leather technology, materials science, industrial engineering or equivalent vocational qualification
- Deep knowledge of leather materials, tanning processes, finishes and common hide defects
- Experience with quality methodologies: sampling plans (AQL), root-cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Ability to read technical drawings and product specifications for accessories and small leather goods
- Strong attention to detail and manual inspection capability for fine luxury products
- Fluent Italian; working knowledge of English preferred (if explicitly required by hiring location, language skills will be confirmed during hiring)
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands-on experience in quality control or quality assurance for leather goods or footwear within a premium or luxury manufacturing environment, including supplier interactions and production-line oversight.
Education
Technical diploma or university degree in leather technology, materials science, industrial engineering, or equivalent vocational qualification.
Culture
The organisation values artisanal savoir-faire, meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to product excellence. Teams combine traditional craftsmanship with disciplined quality processes, fostering a collaborative environment between ateliers, product development and supplier partners.