Description
Positioning
Within the Technical Department of the Hermès Leather Goods Division, the Prototype Maker is attached to the Goldsmiths' Office. They report to the Head of the Metallic Materials Models Unit.
Scope
Each year, the Prototype Makers at the Goldsmiths' Office produce over 1200 metal prototypes of all categories (clasps, locks, carabiners, belt buckles, bracelets, etc.). The development time for a project varies from a few hours to several weeks depending on its complexity.
Dimensions of the role
Constant interactions and exchanges with all teams of the Goldsmiths' Office and occasionally with the Trade teams (Collection, development) as well as with our various partners.
Purpose of the role
The Prototype Maker ensures the end-to-end production of functional and industrialisable metal parts for all collections and out-of-collection requests, respecting the given deadlines.
Main activities
Under the direction of the Head of the Metallic Materials Models Unit, the Prototype Maker's tasks will include:
- Machining simple and complex parts, respecting plans, quality requirements and deadlines.
- Complete realisation, from start to finish, of metal prototypes (from preparation of blanks, machining, assembly, flame welding to finishing).
- Participation in the design and development of complex mechanical systems (clasps, locks).
- Anticipation of the manufacturing process with our Partners (manufacturing constraints, feasibility of industrialisation).
- Proposing technical and functional improvement avenues.
- Participation in workshop life: application of 5S standards, restocking materials and tools, preventive maintenance actions.
Profile and skills
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Arts environment (Goldsmith, Bronzer, Jeweller, Watchmaker) allowing acquisition of machining skills.
Mastery of conventional manufacturing tools: manual milling machine, manual lathe, circular saw, pillar drills, emery grinder, tank... Mechanical assembly techniques, flame welding and laser welding.
Mastery of CNC machining techniques and industrialisation constraints.
Ability to design mechanisms is a plus.
Excellent skills and mastery of traditional manual techniques: cutting, drilling, polishing with tools such as files, cabron, hacksaw. Polishing with hand motor, bench polisher, mechanical and functional fitting-assembly.
Essential knowledge of material industrialisation processes (machining, foundry, stamping, bending, curving, rolling) and their technical characteristics (compositions and deformations).
Enjoys collaborative work and team exchanges, is curious and open-minded, eager to learn and proactive.
Curious, rigorous, demanding, meticulous with attention to detail.
Proactive, organised.
Passion for technology, beautiful objects, the aesthetics of parts and interest in traditional craftsmanship of the Arts Trades.
Success criteria
Functionality and industrialisation of parts
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