Quality Engineer (Work-Study / Alternance)

Overview

Louis Vuitton is a preeminent luxury house within the LVMH group, renowned for its leather goods, ateliers and savoir-faire. Les Ateliers Louis Vuitton operate integrated manufacturing sites focused on artisanal craftsmanship, product industrialization and rigorous quality standards, offering technical and operational career paths within a global luxury ecosystem.

Role & Responsibilities

• Audit existing quality practices and tools within the workshop, produce a comprehensive assessment and identify gaps.
• Develop clear, prioritized recommendations and define detailed action plans to improve the quality system; ensure implementation and follow-up.
• Lead and coordinate transversal quality projects with other French ateliers and the corporate headquarters.
• Pilot and structure the incoming quality (quality entrante) process within the atelier to secure component and subassembly quality.
• Structure upstream production quality activities and support teams on critical processes to reduce defects and improve manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bac+5 (Master's level) program in Quality, Industrial Engineering, Production, Continuous Improvement or equivalent (alternance/work‑study format).
• Demonstrates autonomy, rigor and proactive initiative-taking.
• Strong analytical and synthesis abilities with proven attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Service-oriented mindset and ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders.

Experience

Entry-level — suitable for candidates currently in a Bac+5 work-study program. Prior internships or projects in quality, manufacturing or continuous improvement are advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) in Quality, Industrial Engineering, Production or Continuous Improvement, or currently enrolled in such a program (alternance).

Culture

The workplace emphasizes artisanal excellence, operational discipline and cross-functional collaboration. Employees operate at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and industrial methods, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and high-quality standards.