Quantum Systems next-generation unmanned solutions across air, land, and sea. From advanced aerial drones to underwater and ground platforms, our systems combine cutting-edge hardware with AI-driven software for seamless control and real-time data insights. Trusted by defense, security, and public sector clients worldwide, we redefine mission versatility and performance.
Quantum-Systems is a strong supporter of Ukraine and has it’s local Ukrainian office since 2022.
As a Head of Industrial Engineering you will be responsible for leading two critical business functions: Industrialization & Transfer to Serial Production and Engineering Change & Documentation Management.
The role is based in the Kyiv region, and we will expect you to work full-time in the office. We have a shuttle service from the nearest metro station.
What is your Day to Day Mission:
Industrialization & Transfer to Serial Production
- Review and validate industrialization readiness packages received from engineering teams.
- Assess product designs for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) and define production processes.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing structures, including manufacturing Bills of Materials (mBOM) and routing standards.
- Lead the development, qualification, and implementation of production tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing test solutions.
- Coordinate pilot builds, production trials, and manufacturing process validation activities.
- Ensure the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation and production data.
- Prepare production transfer packages and support product launch activities.
- Confirm manufacturing readiness and oversee the successful transition into serial production.
- Drive continuous improvement of industrialization processes, efficiency, quality, and scalability.
- Support for product codification.Engineering Change & Documentation Management
- Govern the registration, classification, and tracking of engineering changes.
- Coordinate cross-functional impact assessments related to product, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain activities.
- Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Manage the release and control of technical documentation revisions.
- Maintain configuration traceability and integrity across the product lifecycle.
- Oversee obsolescence management, product substitutions, interchangeability, and compatibility requirements.
- Ensure controlled management of product and manufacturing data within relevant systems.
Requirements
What you bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Proven experience leading product transfer from development into serial production.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process validation, and production readiness assessments.
- Knowledge of composite manufacturing technologies.
- Experience with engineering change management, technical documentation, and configuration management.
- Hands-on experience with BOM/mBOM management and production routing development.
- Knowledge of PLM, ERP, MES, or other product and manufacturing data management systems.
- Experience working in complex cross-functional environments.
- Strong project coordination, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Professional English proficiency.
Why Quantum-Systems:
- We Stand with Ukraine!
- We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.
- We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
- We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
- We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.