Industrial Engineering Intern

Overview

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group composed of multiple maisons renowned for fine jewellery, watches and leather goods (including Cartier, Montblanc and other maisons). As an employer it balances heritage craftsmanship with industrial excellence, investing in technical know‑how and operational quality across global production and distribution sites.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support industrial engineering and manufacturing teams with data collection, analysis and reporting to identify process inefficiencies.
• Conduct time studies, workflow mapping and process capability assessments to quantify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the design and implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives, standard work documentation and continuous improvement pilots.
• Prepare visual management materials, performance dashboards and presentations for cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to pilot projects—including tooling, line balance and workstation ergonomics—under senior engineer supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s programme in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong quantitative aptitude with demonstrated coursework or projects in statistics, operations research or process engineering.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, 5S, value‑stream mapping).
• Proficiency with spreadsheet analysis and data visualisation tools; familiarity with CAD and manufacturing software is desirable.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present technical findings to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience

Internship-level role; prior academic project work or a campus/industry placement in manufacturing, process improvement, or operations is preferred. No extensive professional experience required.

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.

Culture

Richemont combines deep artisan heritage with rigorous operational standards, fostering an environment where technical excellence and respect for craftsmanship coexist. The workplace emphasises cross‑disciplinary collaboration, continuous learning and measurable quality improvements across production sites.