Project Leader
About the job
- A degree-level technical education is required.
- Very good English proficiency for fluent business and technical communication is required.
- Practical knowledge of project management from the concept phase through the start of serial production (SOP) is required.
- The ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
- Leadership, organizational, and analytical abilities are required.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with clients and the team are required.
- Knowledge of the automotive or electronics industry is required.
- Practical knowledge of MS Project, MS Excel, and SAP is required.
- Manage projects comprehensively from the bidding and launch phases through serial production.
- Manage the project team and coordinate collaboration across production, quality, logistics, and engineering departments.
- Plan project schedules and oversee the timely completion of milestones.
- Coordinate activities to prepare and implement successive project phases.
- Conduct trials, tests, and validations, and oversee product implementation into serial production.
- Identify project risks and implement preventive actions.
- Manage the project budget and optimize costs.
- Communicate with the client on an ongoing basis and report project status to stakeholders.
About the company
LACROIX Electronics is a leading European EMS provider that designs and manufactures embedded electronics for industrial solutions. It combines research and development with Industry 4.0‑level manufacturing to deliver hardware for automotive, industrial, HBAS, aerospace and defense, and healthcare sectors. Its offering spans a design center and four production facilities across Europe and North Africa, enabling end-to-end support from concept to mass production with integration of advanced electronics and connectivity. The company differentiates itself through its integrated design and manufacturing capability, the breadth of its industry exposure, and its regional footprint that anchors a scalable supply base (2,350 employees and €320 million in 2025 revenue). Its goal is to be a trusted partner for electronic equipment and connected devices by delivering reliable embedded solutions and manufacturing at scale for complex, high‑reliability applications.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Saint-Herblain, France
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 revenue rose 3.1% to €235.2 million, confirming execution.
- Water quality sensors reached €2.5 million in 2025, five times 2023.
- LACROIX closed a €77.6 million syndicated loan in May 2026, extending maturity.
What critics are saying
- Electronics fell 1.1% in H1 2026, signaling weak core demand.
- Spanish PERTE funding ended June 30, 2026, cutting water-sensor growth momentum.
- If Electronics stagnates and PERTE fades, LACROIX misses 2027 targets and becomes a takeover target.
What makes LACROIX unique
- LACROIX combines industrial Electronics with Environment systems for water networks and smart infrastructure.
- Its SOFREL water portfolio now spans chlorine, wastewater, and drinking-water quality sensors.
- The group keeps extending installed base relationships instead of chasing consumer-device volume.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation