About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About the Role

The Quality Operations Manager will be the operational manager for the day-to-day operational quality in our industrial plant: as such, s.he will lead the team of technicians and controllers.

Responsibilities

• Incoming, in-process and final inspection across all lines.

• Non-conformity handling and MRB flow on the shop floor.

• Vision inspection stations and control-plan execution.

• Direct management of the quality technicians and controllers, including daily quality KPIs and staffing / qualification of technicians and controllers.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the design and development processes, focusing on reducing design-related risks and ensuring first-time-right product realization.

  • Collect and analyze quality data from the design phase to support performance monitoring and reporting for project milestones.

Candidate Requirements

• Technical degree in quality, industrial, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in production / operational quality in serial manufacturing, including managing inspection teams, incoming inspection and MRB on a ramping line, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or automotive sectors.

• Strong experience in Operational quality management, NCR/MRB & containment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments in an international environment.

• Previous management experience is strongly appreciated

• Communication & Commitment: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; full alignment with Harmattan AI’s mission and willingness to go the extra mile to support our growth.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.