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Company: Richard Lombart Consulting
Senior Industrialization / Manufacturing Engineering Manager Battery Cell Manufacturing (Greenfield Project)
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (Bordeaux, Angoulême, or Poitiers area)
Reporting to: Plant General Manager Group Industrial Project Director
Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Industrialization Manager to lead the plant manufacturing engineering , industrialisation , including a major strategic greenfield industrial project the development and launch of a new battery cell manufacturing facility dedicated to high-tech industries including aerospace, defense, marine, rail, and mobility (excluding automotive). This is a key role within a group engaged in the energy transition and future-facing technologies.
This position combines industrial project execution and new product launch management , while also building and leading a team of technical specialists and working closely with international teams in North America.
Your Mission: Orchestrate the Entire Industrial Project Lifecycle
Reporting directly to the Plant General Manager and the Division Industrial Project Director , you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end industrialization of a state-of-the-art manufacturing site with a targeted capacity of 300,000 battery cells annually.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Feasibility Planning
- Lead feasibility studies for a multi-million-euro investment.
- Define technical infrastructure and production equipment requirements in coordination with engineering teams.
2. Equipment Sourcing Procurement
- Identify and select vendors for complex machinery (chemical and mechanical processes: mixing, coating, electrode manufacturing, assembly, testing).
- Oversee equipment design, build, and acceptance.
3. Project Execution Ramp-Up
- Supervise on-site installation, commissioning, and pilot line start-up.
- Drive ramp-up and performance stabilization of production equipment.
4. Governance Reporting
- Report directly to the Plant GM with responsibility for budget, timeline, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Launch Management
- Support and manage future industrial product launches within the plant.
- Coordinate with international RD and industrial teams to ensure successful production readiness.
Candidate Profile:
Experience:
- Proven track record managing industrialisation department , manufacturing engineering , NPI launch, Process , equipment ramp up , standards planning,
- Experience in Greenfield , full-scope industrial projects: infrastructure, equipment, and production environments is a plus
- Experience in complex industrial environments, preferably in battery cell manufacturing, gigafactory setups, or alternatively in semiconductors, electronics, or medical devices involving clean/dry rooms and specialized equipment.
- Bonus: Knowledge of battery cell processes : from chemistry : mixing, coating, electrode production, to mechanical : assembly, welding , testing).
Skills:
- Strong project management from concept to production.
- Deep understanding of industrial equipment and supplier ecosystems.
- Ability to lead pilot line deployment and full-scale industrialization.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and organizational rigor.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Comfortable in high-stakes environments.
Language Mobility:
- Conversational French required - French being the local language
- Willingness to relocate to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region . Locations such as Bordeaux, Angoulême, or Poitiers are possible. Regular commuting may also be considered based on feasibility.
Why Join Us?
- Strategic High-Impact Project : Join an innovative and high-profile project with visibility at group level.
- Career Evolution : After the project (23 years), growth opportunities are available locally or in other sites across the group.
- Sustainability Mission : Contribute to the development of clean and durable energy technologies.
Be part of a bold industrial journey and accelerate your career in advanced manufacturing.
(Greenfield Project)
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Fran