COO
D-ICE Engineering is a deep-tech company founded in 2015 in Nantes. Our mission is to tackle three major challenges in the maritime field: reducing the carbon footprint, improving safety at sea and promoting clean energy production. To do this, we draw on a range of expertise, including multiphysics simulation, scientific software development, marine engineering, and advanced navigation systems.
Today, the company has around 40 engineers and PhDs specialising in hydrodynamics, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, robotics, control systems and software engineering.
D-ICE raised €6 million in 2024, which is an important step for us to accelerate the commercialisation of high-impact solutions for the maritime environment, and thus contribute to a more sustainable and low-carbon future.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a key member of the Executive Committee, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a central role in the day-to-day performance of D-ICE ENGINEERING. He/she is responsible for organising, steering and optimising the company’s operations, ensuring reliability, efficiency and alignment with the strategic priorities defined by Management.
He/she directly supervises the Production team (software and hardware), and also exercises cross-functional authority over other departments involved in project delivery (product, support, projects, administration, etc.).
The position includes :
– Implementing the Quality Management System (QMS)
– Structuring a scalable after-sales service model, both internally and externally
– Developing a global network of partners to support the company’s embedded products and cloud solutions
MAIN MISSIONS
1- Operational management
– Defining and leading the internal operational rhythm (reviews, schedules, dashboards)
– Guarantee the reliable and efficient execution of projects
2- Direct management of the Production team
– Supervise the teams in charge of software solutions (cloud deployments) and hardware solutions (assembly, delivery)
– Manage priorities, resources and deadlines to ensure quality deliverables
3- Coordination of day-to-day execution
– Monitor the progress of tasks in all departments
– Identify bottlenecks and facilitate arbitration
4- Cross-functional alignment
– Coordinate the product teams, project, support, engineering and administration teams
– Set up inter-team collaboration rituals
5- Strategic planning and capacity management
– Conduct company-wide planning cycles
– Adapt resources to operational priorities
6- Quality Management System (QMS)
– Designing, deploying and improving the QMS
– Preparing the company for audits and certifications
7- Structuring the after-sales service
– Creating a high-performance after-sales service organisation (internal + partners)
– Defining standards, SLAs and quality control processes
PROFILE LOOKING FOR
Key skills
– Structured and pragmatic operational leadership
– Strong multi-team coordination skills
– Results-oriented culture, results, quality and customer satisfaction
– Fluency in a mixed product/software environment
– Ability to federate cross-functional teams
Required experience
– Minimum 10 years’ experience in operations, production or project management
– At least 3 years in a multi-team management position
– Experience in the maritime sector is a major asset
Languages
Fluent French and English required
Contact
You can send us your CV and cover letter to PEROCHEAU Nolwenn :
contact@dice-engineering.com