VP Production Morocco

About the Role

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

You will be responsible for building and managing Harmattan AI’s MEA 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 MEA, 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 MEA manufacturing strategy, ensuring strong alignment with Harmattan AI’s global industrial roadmap while maintaining clear execution ownership in the MEA.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a key liaison between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance for manufacturing-related activities in the MEA.

• 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.

Educational Background

• A strong academic record in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 7–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including significant experience implementing medium- to large-scale production across multiple sites.

• Demonstrated success working under strict time and budget constraints, preferably in robotics, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex sectors.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, French and Arabic.

• Able to influence a wide range of stakeholders—from production-line personnel to senior executives.

International Exposure (Preferred)

• Experience working across diverse geographies and cultures, demonstrating the ability to adapt manufacturing processes to different regulatory and operational contexts.