Head of Manufacturing

About the role

Menatek Defense Technologies seeks a Head of Manufacturing to lead its entire manufacturing ecosystem, reporting to the General Manager. The role combines strategic, technical and operational leadership for both in‑house and outsourced production.

Key responsibilities

• Define medium‑ and long‑term manufacturing strategy, footprint and operating model.
• Translate demand forecasts into capacity, technology, workforce and investment plans.
• Manage CAPEX portfolio, budgeting, conversion costs and key performance indicators such as OEE, cycle time and first‑pass yield.
• Lead industrialization, production ramp‑up, process flow design, PFMEA, control plans and product transfer.
• Oversee outsourced manufacturing network, supplier qualification, risk analysis and business continuity.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Six Sigma initiatives to embed continuous improvement.
• Develop organizational structure, technical capabilities and leadership capacity for manufacturing, engineering and maintenance teams.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 20 years of experience in complex, multi‑process manufacturing environments with senior leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in defense, aerospace or high‑precision manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage both in‑house and outsourced operations within an integrated model.

Required skills

• Machining, casting, forging, heat treatment, welding and surface‑treatment processes.
• Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• CAPEX planning, investment feasibility, budgeting and product costing.
• ERP systems (Canias) and business intelligence tools for manufacturing management.