About the role
About HyLight
At HyLight, we are reinventing aerial inspection to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent ecological disasters. We develop hydrogen-powered airships (dirigibles) dedicated to the automated monitoring of critical infrastructure (such as power lines and pipelines).
After successful initial flights and a growing interest from major European energy operators, we are accelerating. Our goal is clear: transition from a prototype phase to a robust, repeatable industrial production line.
We are looking for our first Production Manager to structure our workshop, lead our technicians, and drive our production ramp-up.
The Mission: What you will achieve
As our Head of Production, your main goal is to scale our manufacturing capabilities. You will transition HyLight from building initial operational units to a steady, predictable, and scalable industrial cadence to meet our ambitious delivery roadmap over the next few years.
You will be instrumental in separating daily production operations from pure R&D, implementing a structured, predictable, and quality-driven manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Execution (Ramp-up)
- Take ownership of the master production schedule to drastically reduce current lead times and achieve our target cadence.
- Anticipate and secure the production of extra units and sub-assemblies to cover operational margins and testing needs.
- Coordinate closely with the Supply Chain and Purchasing team to align the delivery of key custom and off-the-shelf components with shop floor needs.
2. Workshop Management & Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and grow the technician team on the shop floor.
- Instill a rigorous production culture while keeping the agility and fast-paced mindset of a deep-tech startup.
