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# Automation & Industrialization Director

- **Company:** Harmattan AI
- **Location:** Orly, France
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://fr.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6177bff5190994bd

## About the Role

* 15-20+ years of relevant industrial experience (ideally in aerospace, defence, advanced electronics, or mechatronics) and has personally taken complex electromechanical products from prototype into high-volume or rapidly scaling serial production
 * Ideally, combined experience from a highly developed industrial organisation with experience in a startup/scale-up, defence-tech, UAV, robotics or similarly fast-moving hardware environment.
 * Hands-on experience with semi-automated and automated assembly systems, PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens preferred), and industrial tooling.
 * 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.

## Description

Harmattan AI is moving from rapid product development and early serial production into high-volume industrial scale-up. Products, production volumes and manufacturing sites are evolving simultaneously., The role will own the Automation & Industrialisation roadmap, including:

 * Industrialisation of new products from prototype through stable serial production.
 * DFM/DFA and Design for Automation with Engineering.
 * Production process and line architecture.
 * Workstations, tooling, fixtures, test equipment and semi-automated production systems.
 * Automation concepts, specifications, supplier selection, commissioning and ramp-up.
 * PFMEA, process validation and production-readiness activities.
 * Cycle-time, capacity, line balancing, yield and labour-content optimisation.
 * Identification of the correct automation level based on volume, maturity, quality, flexibility and ROI.
 * Standardisation and replication of production systems across Harmattan AI manufacturing sites.
 * Development of the manufacturing technology roadmap toward significantly higher production volumes.


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