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Head of Assembly and Integration
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Posted:
22 August 2026 (2 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Air Q Limited is looking for a Head of Assembly & Integration to build and lead our Assembly & Integration function from the ground up.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for establishing the assembly organization building the team setting production standards and ensuring efficient high-quality assembly operations across multiple production streams.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lead the Assembly & Integration organization including hiring and developing Assembly Leads and Technicians.
- Establish work standards staffing plans and shift structures ahead of facility go-live.
- Own assembly line performance across Low Volume High Volume (S2) and Ad-Hoc/Launcher production streams.
- Monitor production throughput quality manpower utilization and schedule adherence.
- Ensure compliance with work instructions quality standards and production schedules.
- Work closely with Industrialization and Process Engineering teams on work instructions tooling and production readiness.
- Coordinate with component/tooling suppliers subcontractors and contract manufacturers.
- Identify and escalate material tooling quality and production issues affecting line readiness.
- Drive Lean manufacturing line balancing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure the Assembly & Integration function achieves required go-live and production readiness targets.
- Report assembly performance staffing and quality KPIs to the VP of AIT.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace Mechatronics Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in assembly or production leadership.
- Experience in aerospace defense UAV or other regulated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in building establishing or scaling a production/assembly organization.
- Strong experience in production planning line balancing manpower planning and industrialization.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality principles.
- Experience developing work instructions staffing structures and shift plans.
- Strong understanding of Lean/production principles and continuous improvement.
- PMP Six Sigma or other manufacturing leadership certification is an advantage.
What Were Looking For
- Strong people leadership and team-building capability.
- Hands-on and quality-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving pre-launch environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with engineering quality supply chain and production teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Key Performance Indicators
- Assembly Lead/Technician hiring completion against plan.
- Production schedule adherence of 9095%.
- Rework and defect rate of less than 3%.
- On-time facility and production go-live readiness.
