Automation & Industrialization Director
Core
Leading the transition from prototype to high-volume serial production for autonomous defense systems by designing scalable, automated manufacturing solutions.
Role type
Senior Automation & Industrialisation Director
Builds
High-volume production lines, automated assembly systems, and standardized manufacturing processes for defense hardware.
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace, advanced electronics, mechatronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial scaling strategy, DFM/DFA, PFMEA, lean manufacturing, PLC-controlled equipment integration, production line architecture, cycle-time optimization, supplier selection, process validation, manufacturing roadmap development
Preferred skills
Experience in startup/scale-up environments, UAV/robotics hardware, international manufacturing site management
Technologies
Siemens PLCs, semi-automated assembly systems, industrial tooling, test equipment
Responsibilities
Own the automation and industrialization roadmap from prototype to stable serial production; define production process and line architecture; optimize cycle time, capacity, and yield; standardize production systems across multiple manufacturing sites; lead the development of the manufacturing technology roadmap for higher volumes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
