Industrial Quality Engineer

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About the Role

We are looking for an Industrial Quality Engineer to support the ramp-up of our new plant located next to Orly. Working closely with the Quality manager, you will contribute to maintaining high-quality standards, supporting audits, and ensuring smooth communication between teams.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management System Support
• Assist in the documentation and implementation of procedures and processes aligned with ISO 9001 and EN 9100 standards.
• Participate in internal audits from start to finish (covering workstation, process, and supplier audits).
• Contribute to the follow-up of non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions.
• Operational Quality
• Manage incoming and outgoing quality checks, including supplier and customer feedback.
• Participate in the analysis of product non-conformity and coordinate corrective actions with the technical teams.
• Use quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis and Ishikawa diagrams to identify and classify potential causes of quality issues.
• Support risk reduction initiatives across production and R&D teams.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work with cross-functional teams using platforms such as Jira or Confluence to document and track quality topics.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and promote a strong quality culture.
• Continuous Improvement
• Participate in initiatives to improve processes, reduce risks, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Collect and analyze data to support performance monitoring and reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in quality, industrial, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering, preferably in the automotive, aerospace, or high-tech sectors, with at least one successful first permanent role.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and ability to perform internal audits from end-to-end across different types of quality topics (process, supplier, product).
• Experience with quality tools, including Root Cause Analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, and risk reduction methods.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar collaboration tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments in an international environment.
• Communication & Commitment: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English; full alignment with Harmattan AI’s mission and willingness to go the extra mile to support our growth.
• We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.