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.