Industrialization Process Manager

About the role

As the Industrialization Process Manager at DHV Technology, you will lead the industrialization, automation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for space‑qualified solar panels and power subsystems. You will ensure that production meets the highest aerospace quality, repeatability and reliability standards while supporting the company’s mission to accelerate space exploration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes for space solar panels and power subsystems.
• Define, validate and optimise production processes in line with aerospace quality and reliability requirements.
• Manage automation projects involving robotic systems, pick‑and‑place equipment, AOI, artificial vision, soldering, dispensing and traceability.
• Coordinate suppliers, automation integrators and industrial equipment implementation activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, OEE optimisation, process standardisation and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Supervise equipment performance, preventive‑maintenance plans and FAT/SAT activities.
• Ensure compliance with ECSS standards, clean‑room protocols and aerospace manufacturing processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in industrialisation or manufacturing engineering within a high‑tech or aerospace environment.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (ECSS) and clean‑room operations.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex automation projects.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Robotic systems integration
• Pick‑and‑place equipment
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
• Artificial vision systems
• Soldering and dispensing technologies
• Manufacturing traceability solutions
• Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) optimisation
• ECSS aerospace standards
• Clean‑room operation procedures