Head Of In-House Manufacturing (Defense)

TL;DR

Head Of In-House Manufacturing (Defense): Establishing and managing an internal production unit for advanced hearing protection and communication systems with an accent on prototyping, small-series production, and process optimization. Focus on building a high-performing manufacturing team, ensuring production stability, and collaborating with R&D for seamless industrialization.

Location: Onsite in Ballerup, Denmark

Company

hirify.global is a legacy innovator in intelligent audio solutions, developing advanced hearing protection and communication systems for defense, law enforcement, and security professionals.

What you will do

• Build and lead the In-House Manufacturing function, defining roles and developing a high-performing team.
• Manage daily production activities including prototyping, first builds, small-series production, and product modifications.
• Ensure production stability, focusing on safety, delivery reliability, quality, and adherence to SOPs.
• Oversee manufacturing processes and equipment for assembly, molding, and testing.
• Collaborate with R&D and Industrialization to support desihirify.global-for-manufacturing and Engineering Validation Tests.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, flow, lead time, and yield using data-driven problem-solving methods.

Requirements

• Technical degree in Production, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Solid experience in production environments, preferably within electronics, cables, or plastics.
• Proven leadership experience managing operators and technicians in a workshop or factory setting.
• Proficiency in production planning and ERP systems (experience with Microsoft D365 is an advantage).
• Language: Proficiency in both English and Danish is required.
• Location: Must be based in Ballerup, Denmark.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment built on trust, creativity, and mutual support.
• Open-plan office in Ballerup desihirify.globaled to encourage teamwork and innovation.
• Inclusive recruitment process focused on equal consideration for all applicants.
• Opportunity to work within a growing defense technology division of a well-established global group.