(Senior) Industrialisation & Ramp-Up Manager

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
Helsing

Helsing

Helsing is a security and AI company committed to safeguarding democracies through cutting-edge technology, emphasizing ethical standards and global leadership in real-time information processing.

Aerospace & Defense
51-250
Founded 2021
$343M raised

Description

  • Own the transition from engineering prototype to scalable, cost-efficient serial production.
  • Define the industrialisation roadmap and align Manufacturing Readiness Levels with programme gates.
  • Own the Production Master Schedule and report ramp-up progress to programme and executive stakeholders.
  • Design and implement the full production system, including line layout, workstation design, tooling, automation, and digitalisation.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
  • Shape and drive Make vs. Buy decisions across major subsystems and assemblies.
  • Qualify and industrialise the supply base through Supplier Readiness Reviews, First Article Inspections, and qualification activities.
  • Provide cross-functional leadership across engineering, supply chain, quality, and programme teams.
  • Resolve blockers and maintain production momentum across shop-floor and executive levels.

Requirements

  • Experience leading industrialisation and production ramp-up programmes in a manufacturing environment from prototype through serial production.
  • Experience defining and managing Manufacturing Readiness Level strategies aligned with TRL gates and programme milestones.
  • Experience designing production systems, including line layout, tooling, and automation.
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Experience shaping Make vs. Buy strategies and leading supplier qualification activities in collaboration with procurement.
  • Ability to operate across organisational levels and align engineering, supply chain, quality, and executive stakeholders.
  • Hands-on involvement in production execution while coordinating cross-functional plans.
  • Familiarity with defence or aerospace manufacturing environments and their regulatory and quality frameworks (nice to have).
  • Experience with manufacturing digitalisation programmes, including MES implementation or Industry 4.0 tooling (nice to have).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and VSOP options.
  • Relocation support of up to €2,500 plus 4 weeks of temporary accommodation.
  • €500/£450 yearly learning allowance.
  • Gym membership and mental health support through Nilo.health.
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances.
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • 5 days of paid family emergency leave.
  • 100% remote work option during pregnancy and a phased return to work.

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