Industrialization Project Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Overview

Maison FRED is a Parisian fine jewellery house renowned for its joyful, effortless elegance and inventive approach to luxury design. The brand is part of LVMH’s Watches & Jewelry division and blends haute-joaillerie craftsmanship with a contemporary, Riviera-inspired spirit. As an employer, FRED emphasizes creativity, client orientation and entrepreneurial energy across its teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support Methods & Continuous Improvement engineers on new-product development and multi-sourcing projects.
• Assist project teams in risk analysis activities and help deploy and formalize risk analysis tools and documentation.
• Produce 3D definition and design drawings (Rhino and SolidWorks) to support engineering requirements.
• Formalize manufacturing routings and bill of materials and register finished-product nomenclatures in the PLM.
• Support the launch and monitoring of validation tests and follow-up of validation campaigns.
• Contribute to Methods department budgeting for assigned projects and assist with budget tracking.
• Develop and maintain the Methods process book and validate inspection tools managed by the service.
• Improve control-tool monitoring; participate in laboratory operations (3D printing, tooling, orders) alongside the responsible engineer.
• Take part in pole structuring initiatives and continuous improvement projects across industrialization.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an engineering programme or equivalent (Industrial Engineering, Methods, Mechanical Engineering, Continuous Improvement) or similar technical training.
• Practical knowledge of 3D modelling and technical drawing using SolidWorks and/or Rhino.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong observational skills, attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset and clear verbal/written communication.
• Curious, rigorous, organized, able to take initiative and eager to learn.
• An interest in product and the luxury jewelry sector is an advantage.

Skills

Experience

No prior professional experience required; suitable for students or recent trainees seeking an apprenticeship in industrialization, methods or manufacturing engineering.

Education

Engineering student (in progress) or equivalent technical diploma in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, methods or continuous improvement.

Benefits

Monthly remuneration between €1,002.67 and €1,823.03 (age-dependent); one remote work day per week after three months' seniority with manager agreement; meal vouchers worth €10 per working day, 60% employer-paid.

Culture

Maison FRED cultivates a spirited, Riviera-inspired workplace rooted in the founder’s values of joie de vivre, freedom and luminous elegance. As part of LVMH’s Watches & Jewelry division, the house encourages entrepreneurial thinking, client focus and collaborative energy during a period of active development.