Head of Industrialization - Mechanical

L-ACOUSTICS SAS; France; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work 1 day per week

Comprehensive health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

International, innovative environment

Employee events and community programs

Diversity and development focus

Résumé du poste

L‑Acoustics is seeking a Head of Industrialization, Mechanical to lead the industrialization of new products and bridge R&D with production. You will guide design choices toward manufacturability, assess feasibility and costs, and define technical solutions for a range of metal, wood, and plastic components.

You will oversee pre‑production builds, drive supplier audits, and implement standards to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets, while collaborating with global teams to advance

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with strong mechanical background.
• Minimum 8 years in a medium‑ to high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English; proven leadership and project management capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to product definition, guiding designers toward manufacturable solutions.
• Analyze changes for feasibility, cost, and industrialization constraints.
• Drive industrialization decisions across metals, wood, plastics and more.
• Produce component specifications and maintain supplier awareness of processes.
• Lead pre‑production builds and ensure adoption of new standards and practices.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Project management

English fluency

Industrialization

Change management

Team collaboration

SolidWorks

CATIA

Formation

Engineering degree

Outils

SolidWorks

CATIA

Description du poste

L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. From world‑class artists on tour, to major music festivals in every genre, to opening and closing ceremonies of planetary sporting events, we are the trusted choice of event professionals who require extreme reliability and fidelity show after show. Designed and manufactured in Europe, and available in 80 countries globally, L‑Acoustics employs over 1300 people worldwide, with 20% of team resources devoted to R&D and application. Our products are built to the highest professional and sustainable standards, which we, continue to define and elevate. The Industrialization Department acts as the bridge between our R&D teams and our manufacturing operations (five plants located in the Paris region, Alsace, and Germany). It plays a key role in the development and production of exceptionally high‑quality products, managing a portfolio of over 2,000 component references and 1,200 finished product references. As part of this dynamic environment, we are looking for our future Head of Industrialization, Mechanical. Supported by a team of six Product Industrialization Drafters, you will contribute to the development of new products and assess their technical feasibility. Acting as a key interface between the R&D and Production teams, you will lead the industrialization of new products and define the technical solutions associated with these projects.

Technical Contribution to Product Definition

• Participate in product design and development activities, guiding designers towards the most effective technologies and manufacturing solutions.
• Analyse engineering changes in terms of feasibility, component cost, and industrialization requirements, ensuring manufacturing constraints are considered in both product and process definitions.
• Drive industrialization decisions relating to technologies, processes, and materials across a broad range of manufacturing methods, including metal, wood, plastics, and more.
• Produce component specifications and technical requirements.
• Monitor industry developments and maintain awareness of manufacturing processes and associated equipment used by suppliers.

Industrialization Process Management

• Lead industrialization activities and ensure the effective use of associated tools and methodologies (PAQD, Risk Analysis, FMEA, DVI, routing creation and transfer, Bills of Materials, etc.).
• Manage pre‑production builds (Lot 0 and Lot 1) and support manufacturing sites during pre‑series production phases.
• Ensure the deployment and implementation of new standards and best practices.
• Resolve technical issues related to mechanical engineering and manufacturing.
• Manage subcontractors through supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead actions to ensure cost, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved.

Profile

• Degree‑qualified Engineer, ideally with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience within a medium‑to‑high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering expertise and practical experience with mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent.
• A collaborative team player with strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to drive change.
• Fluent in English.
• Proven project management capabilities.

What we offer

• 1 day of remote work per week
• Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement
• A collaborative, international work environment driven by innovation.
• Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity.
• Access to the company’s CSE (Comité Social et Économique), offering cultural, leisure, and social benefits.
• A strong focus/emphasis on work‑life balance
• L‑Acoustics supports personal/professional development, diversity, and community engagement—ensuring that every newcomer feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive from day one.
• We recognize that talent is multifaceted. Our commitment to valuing each individual, giving equal opportunities to all and building a team enriched by a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

We believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work and thrive together.

Our values are the convictions that we consider to be particularly important to us, those that constitute our essential points of reference, that we use to make our most crucial choices and that therefore largely guide our actions and behavior.

We are:

• Passionate:
  • Act with optimism and determination
  • Give your best to deliver the best quality
  • Commit to achieve your goals
• Creative:
  • Challenge the status quo
  • Value all ideas
  • Be open minded & embrace changes
• Courageous:
  • Choose the best versus the easiest
  • Take measured risks
  • Take and assume responsibilities
• Connected:
  • Act as a team
  • Respect everyone and enrich each other
  • Understand and bond with partners

Learn more about our vision, our team, and our culture at careers.l-acoustics.com