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VP Manufacturing

Harmattan AI· Operations
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AustinFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Lead the establishment and scaling of Harmattan AI’s manufacturing capabilities in the United States, aligning with global industrial strategy and ensuring high-quality, scalable production for defense technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute Harmattan AI’s U.S. manufacturing strategy in alignment with the Head of Manufacturing & SCM, establishing a scalable industrial footprint.
  • Structure and manage U.S. manufacturing partnerships and production capabilities to ensure reliable, high-quality output.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term U.S. industrial capabilities as the company scales.
  • Ensure alignment between U.S. manufacturing execution and global industrial strategy.
  • Direct the setup and operation of production capabilities in the U.S., ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
  • Oversee manufacturing execution and optimize production processes to meet scaling demands in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
  • Monitor and improve KPIs such as throughput, yield, production cost, and quality.
  • Ensure transition from engineering prototypes to scalable industrial production.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with U.S.-based manufacturing partners, suppliers, and industrial stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with global supply chain teams to align with procurement and sourcing strategies.
  • Manage production planning, logistics, and inventory flows for reliable delivery.
  • Contribute to building a resilient and scalable U.S. industrial ecosystem.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and boost operational efficiency using Lean/Six Sigma.
  • Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, increase throughput, and enhance product quality.
  • Implement structured processes to improve manufacturing reliability and performance.
  • Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance for U.S. manufacturing.
  • Partner with R&D to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new systems.
  • Support engineering teams in adapting designs for large-scale production.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards (ISO, AS9100, etc.).
  • Maintain risk management processes to mitigate production or supply chain issues.
  • Support compliance with U.S. defense and regulatory frameworks where applicable.
  • Build and lead the U.S. manufacturing organization; recruit, develop, and mentor teams.
  • Set objectives, manage performance, and foster ownership and operational excellence.
  • Support U.S. expansion with scalable manufacturing capabilities for commercial and operational demand.
  • Develop strategic industrial partnerships and production capabilities in the region.
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure manufacturing readiness for future programs and product lines.

Qualifications

  • Strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing leadershipStrategic manufacturing planningProject & stakeholder managementRegulatory & quality compliance
Nice to have:Lean/Six Sigma
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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