Head Of Ait In-orbit Service (f/m)

Exotrail

Massy, France
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10+ years ait process management
Space production line ramp-up experience
Ecss en9100 iso 9001 standards knowledge
** Exotrail is seeking a Head of Assembly Integration & Testing (AIT) for its Massy, France location to lead and enhance the AIT department within the In-Orbit Service Business Unit. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managing AIT processes and be well-versed in space production line ramp-up, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. **

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for designing, deploying, and sustaining the AIT department to transition from small-scale production to multi-satellite industrial rates.
  • Candidates must possess proven experience in ramping up a space production line from prototypes to series production.
  • The position requires strict adherence to ECSS, EN9100, and ISO 9001 standards while ensuring safety culture and cleanroom compliance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Exotrail is seeking a Head of Assembly Integration & Testing (AIT) for its Massy, France location to lead and enhance the AIT department within the In-Orbit Service Business Unit. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managing AIT processes and be well-versed in space production line ramp-up, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years AIT process management
  • Space production line ramp-up experience
  • ECSS EN9100 ISO 9001 standards knowledge
  • Lean Manufacturing and VSM proficiency
  • Electrical safety B2V/BE Testing accreditation
  • Chemical risk awareness certification
  • ESD awareness certification

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in scale-up environment
  • DFMA principles application
  • CAPEX/OPEX budget management skills
  • Root cause analysis expertise
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • French and English bilingualism

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years end-to-end AIT management
  • B2V/BE electrical safety accreditation
  • Chemical risk awareness certification
  • ESD awareness certification
  • Space industry production ramp-up background

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