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ICEYE is seeking a Head of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAITE) in Athens (Greece) to ensure the efficient, scalable, and high-quality production of subsystems and Satellites at Athens. This role oversees facility operations, inventory and material readiness, manufacturing engineering, and the execution of all assembly, integration, and testing activities.You will need to monitor key production metrics, implement improvement actions, manage production schedules, identify risks, and effectively communicate with key stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Build and scale a world-class satellite manufacturing operation in Athens that reliably turns advanced engineering into flight-ready satellites
Lead teams, facilities, and processes so every subsystem and satellite is built safely, tested thoroughly, and delivered on time, every time
Enable ICEYE’s global missions by making high-quality, repeatable satellite production a competitive advantage
Ensure the efficient, scalable, and high-quality production of subsystems and Satellites at Athens
Oversee facility operations, inventory and material readiness, manufacturing engineering, and the execution of all assembly, integration, and testing activities
Monitor key production metrics, implement improvement actions, manage production schedules, identify risks, and effectively communicate with key stakeholders
Lead the production teams in order to address the unique engineering challenges we face daily in the production line
Ensure the timely delivery of products, optimizing performance, and effectively coordinating with your team to solve complex problems
Requirements:
Build, manage, and lead the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing teams responsible for satellite assembly, integration, and testing activities
Oversee mechanical, electrical, and system-level assembly processes to ensure compliance with ICEYE’s production and quality standards
Plan and optimize facility layouts and lead expansion or modification projects to support capacity growth and new satellite models
Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams, including Facility managers, Stock managers, AIT Engineers, Production Technicians, and Smart Manufacturing engineers
Ensure new personnel are trained effectively to support manufacturing operations
Manage production schedules and ensure Satellite subsystems and systems progress through manufacturing and testing phases on time
Work directly with engineering, configuration management, and supply chain teams to plan, resource and execute manufacturing plans for satellite hardware
Work closely with the quality assurance and integration teams across multiple missions to provide the required hardware before the defined deadlines
Assist in managing inventory of manufacturing equipment, tools and consumables
Ensure the team is following all appropriate ICEYE procedures, including lab policies, quality policies, safety policies, etc
Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes, equipment and work environment. Promote and maintain a positive work environment and culture of ownership
Drive a strong focus on safety to achieve excellent safety performance with the team
Plan and execute local testing campaigns, ensuring performance, reliability, and safety criteria are met
Manage AIT resources, schedules, and priorities to meet production targets
Review and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including assembly procedures, test plans, results, and non-conformity reports
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with central engineering teams
Continuously improve local AIT processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput
What we offer:
A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes