Head of Industrialization - Mechanical

About the role

L-Acoustics, a global leader in premium professional sound systems, is looking for a Head of Industrialization, Mechanical, based in Marcoussis. Supported by a team of six Product Industrialization Drafters, you will help develop new products, assess their technical feasibility and act as the key link between R&D and production. The Industrialization Department manages a portfolio of over 2,000 component references and 1,200 finished product references.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in product design and development, guiding designers toward effective technologies and manufacturing solutions
• Analyse engineering changes for feasibility, component cost and industrialization requirements
• Drive decisions on technologies, processes and materials across metal, wood, plastics and more, and produce component specifications
• Monitor industry developments and supplier equipment and processes
• Lead industrialization activities using tools such as risk analysis, FMEA, routing creation and transfer, and bills of materials
• Manage pre-production builds (Lot 0 and Lot 1) and support manufacturing sites during pre-series production
• Deploy new standards and best practices, resolve mechanical engineering and manufacturing issues, and manage subcontractors through supplier audits and continuous improvement
• Ensure cost, quality and delivery objectives are met

Required profile

• Degree-qualified engineer, ideally in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a medium- to high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical engineering expertise and proven project management capabilities
• Fluent English and a proactive, collaborative approach with strong leadership skills

Required skills

• Mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA or equivalent
• FMEA and risk analysis

What we offer

• One day of remote work per week
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Internal mobility and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative international environment, employee events and access to the company's CSE
• Emphasis on work-life balance and support for personal and professional development