Harmattan AI
Junior Methods Engineer
1mo ago
EuropeJuniorlean5sproblem-solving
Supports deployment and improvement of manufacturing processes in a drone production facility.
About the company
- Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
- Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
Responsibilities
- The Methods Engineer supports the deployment and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across the Wissous production plant. You will contribute to structuring a greenfield drone production facility scaling fast — building manufacturing routes, supporting lean deployment, and bridging Production, Quality, and the Industrialisation & Automation team on a daily basis. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build real expertise fast, in a high-tempo environment where every contribution is visible and every improvement counts. The role reports to the Head of Industrialisation & Automation.
Requirements
- Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 2–3 years of experience in a Methods, Industrial Engineering, or Continuous Improvement role — or a first significant experience in a manufacturing environment (internship, apprenticeship, or junior role included)
- First exposure to lean tools: 5S, standardised work, time studies, or line balancing
- Structured, rigorous, and data-driven — comfortable building simple KPIs and tracking performance
- Good communication in French and English — able to interact clearly with operators and engineers
- Hands-on mindset; at ease on the shopfloor, not just behind a screen
Nice to have
- Exposure to a ramp-up, startup, or new product introduction context is a plus, not a prerequisite
- Curiosity about automation and a desire to understand where manufacturing is heading
- Familiarity with Odoo or any MES/ERP is a bonus
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where processes are still being built
- We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Other
- Support the deployment of lean tools on the shopfloor: 5S rollout, standardised work, and visual management boards
- Participate in daily performance reviews and contribute to structured problem-solving (5-Why, A3) on process non-conformances
- Contribute to plant performance tracking: standard times, first-pass yield, scrap and rework monitoring
- Support workstation layout improvements, line balancing, and tooling setup for manual assembly operations
- Participate in factory layout reviews and kaizen actions to reduce non-value-added activities
- Write and maintain work instructions and manufacturing routes — ensuring accuracy, versioning, and floor-level usability
- Conduct time studies and cycle analysis under the guidance of the senior team
- Support Odoo MES deployment on the methods perimeter: routings, work orders, and traceability
- Identify and document manual operations that are repetitive, constrained, or automation-ready
- Provide process and cycle time data to support automation prioritisation alongside the Industrialisation & Automation team
- Participate in automation pilots and update work instructions post-deployment