Industrialization Engineer H/F

About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, developing real-time AI solutions for defense operations (ISR, C-UAS). Our primary clients are NATO-aligned militaries, with regular deployments during live exercises. Our product portfolio includes:

• Real-time AI ISR modules deployable on drones and tactical platforms
• Counter-UAS solutions enabling autonomous drone takeover in GNSS-denied environments
• Full-stack MLOps platforms for training & deploying military-grade AI models
• Data fusion and trajectory prediction systems
  

Role & Mission

As an Industrialization Engineer, you will play a critical role in transitioning our cutting-edge drone and embedded systems from prototyping to scalable production. You will design and streamline manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness at scale.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drone platforms and embedded subsystems.
• Collaborate with R&D and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and product reliability.
• Define industrialization plans, including tooling, assembly procedures, and process documentation.
• Identify and mitigate production risks and bottlenecks.
• Support supplier qualification and manage relationships with manufacturing partners.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality requirements.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• Engineering degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with industrialization or manufacturing process development for electronic or mechatronic products.
• Strong understanding of production processes, tooling, and assembly methods.
• Knowledge of quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying production challenges.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a plus.
  

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or robotics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification and manufacturing partner management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to defense or aerospace production.