VP Manufacturing

Harmattan AI
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 7-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Cross-functional","Stakeholder management"]

Lead the establishment and scaling of Harmattan AI’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities, building partnerships, directing production setup, and aligning with the company’s global industrial strategy. Manage production, optimize processes and KPIs, and ensure the transition from engineering prototypes to scalable production, while coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and cross-geographies. On-site in the United States with leadership responsibilities across multiple teams.

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Harmattan AI
Harmattan AI
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VP Manufacturing

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Job Summary

Lead the establishment and scaling of Harmattan AI’s U.S. manufacturing capabilities, building partnerships, directing production setup, and aligning with the company’s global industrial strategy. Manage production, optimize processes and KPIs, and ensure the transition from engineering prototypes to scalable production, while coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and cross-geographies. On-site in the United States with leadership responsibilities across multiple teams.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute Harmattan AI’s U.S. manufacturing strategy in close alignment with the Head of Manufacturing & SCM, establishing a scalable and resilient industrial footprint to support rapid growth.
  • •Structure and manage manufacturing partnerships and production capabilities in the United States, ensuring reliable, high-quality output.
  • •Direct the setup and operation of production capabilities in the United States, ensuring consistent quality standards and on-time delivery.
  • •Oversee manufacturing execution and optimize production processes to meet scaling demands in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
  • •Monitor and improve key manufacturing performance indicators such as throughput, yield, production cost, and quality.

Key Requirements

  • •7–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership with multi-site production experience
  • •Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver under tight deadlines and high stakes
  • •Comfortable working with advanced robotics and AI technologies
  • •Strong project and stakeholder management with excellent communication skills
  • •Willingness to work on-site in Arlington, VA and travel as needed
Experience:7-10 yearsDefenseRoboticsAerospace
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCross-functionalStakeholder management
Tech Stack:RoboticsAILean manufacturingSix Sigma

Company Brief

Harmattan AI
Develops AI-driven autonomous military systems (drones, electronic warfare, ISR and mission-management software) and scales conflict-ready production for allied armed forces and defense primes.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2024
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