US Manufacturing Manager

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.

As Manufacturing Manager USA, you will lead the establishment and scaling of Harmattan AI’s manufacturing capabilities in the United States. This role is critical to enabling the company’s rapid expansion and supporting the delivery of advanced defense technologies to U.S. customers.

You will be responsible for building and managing Harmattan AI’s U.S. manufacturing ecosystem, including the setup and optimization of production capabilities through industrial partners and internal operations as the company scales. You will ensure alignment with Harmattan AI’s global industrial strategy, quality standards, and operational best practices.

This role requires a hands‑on leader capable of structuring and scaling reliable industrial capacity in the United States, while coordinating closely with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams across multiple geographies. You will work in close coordination with the Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain and jointly develop and deploy the U.S. manufacturing strategy, ensuring strong alignment with Harmattan AI’s global industrial roadmap while maintaining clear execution ownership in the U.S.

• 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.
• Contribute to the progressive development of Harmattan AI’s long‑term industrial capabilities in the U.S. as the company scales.
• Ensure alignment between U.S. manufacturing execution and Harmattan AI’s global industrial strategy.

• 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.
• Ensure the successful transition from engineering prototypes to scalable industrial production.

• Develop and maintain relationships with U.S.‑based manufacturing partners, suppliers, and industrial stakeholders.
• Coordinate with global supply chain teams to ensure alignment with Harmattan AI’s procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Manage production planning, logistics, and inventory flows to ensure reliable product delivery.
• Contribute to building a resilient and scalable U.S. industrial ecosystem supporting production activities.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and boost operational efficiency by implementing best practices in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, increase throughput, and enhance overall product quality.
• Implement structured processes to improve manufacturing reliability and operational performance.

• Serve as a key liaison between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance for manufacturing‑related activities in the United States.
• Partner with R&D teams to ensure manufacturability and industrial scalability of new systems.
• Support engineering teams in adapting designs for efficient and reliable large‑scale production.

• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards (ISO, AS9100, or other defense‑related certifications).
• Maintain robust risk management processes, proactively identifying and mitigating potential production or supply chain issues.
• Support compliance with U.S. defense and…