Harmattan AI
Industrialization & Manufacturing Manager
1mo ago
WorldwideSeniorautomation engineeringindustrialisationmanufacturing engineering
Manage and scale automation-driven manufacturing processes for defense systems production in Morocco.
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 Industrialisation Manager designs, deploys, and scales automation-driven manufacturing and industrial processes on local production sites.
- Reporting to the General Manager, the role coordinates with all internal Manufacturing departments (Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement) to implement our Manufacturing strategy locally.
- Deploys, in coordination with the global manufacturing team, Harmattan’s Manufacturing strategy according to local constraints
- Leads industrialisation of new products in the site, ensuring manufacturability, repeatability, and quality.
- Leads the recruitment and upskilling of his/her team (operators, methods, quality) at the required volume
- Screens and collaborates with suppliers
Requirements
- Experience in automation engineering, industrialisation, or manufacturing engineering, ideally in aerospace, defence, advanced electronics, or mechatronics.
- Proven track record taking products from prototype to serial production.
- Solid understanding of DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Adaptability & Mobility: Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; embraces a “no-task-is-too-small” mentality. Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules (evenings/weekends as needed).
- Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of leading diverse principals – from junior members to senior executives.
- Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
- We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.