Head of Kinetics

Destinus; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Destinus in Madrid seeks a Head of Kinetics to lead the production of energetic materials, ensuring safety, quality, and reliability for mission-critical UAV programs. This role requires decisive leadership in a high-regulation environment and a hands-on approach to optimization and risk management.

You will drive production strategy, coordinate with engineering, R&D, and quality teams, mentor specialists, and translate long-term objectives into actionable plans that keep our operations on time

Formación

• Extensive experience in explosive/energetic materials production in high-regulation industries.
• Strong leadership with track record of managing technical teams.
• Deep understanding of safety, compliance, and quality standards for energetic materials.
• Hands-on expertise in process optimization and solving problems under pressure.
• Strategic mindset to translate long-term objectives into actionable production plans.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the kinetics production operations from strategy to execution, ensuring safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and quality teams to transform concepts into operational capabilities.
• Oversee manufacturing processes, implement safety protocols, drive efficiency, and mentor a team of specialists in energetic materials.
• Decide production priorities, allocate resources, and ensure deliverables meet mission requirements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic production planning

Safety & quality compliance

Process optimization

Team mentorship

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

You are at the heart of where precision meets production, turning complex kinetic designs into reliable, high performance reality. As Head of Kinetics , you step into a mission critical role where safety, quality, and execution must move in perfect sync.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You'll do

• You will lead the entire kinetics production operations from strategy to execution, ensuring every product meets the highest safety and performance standards.
• You'll collaborate closely with engineering, R&D, and quality teams to transform concepts into operational capabilities
• You will oversee manufacturing processes, implement robust safety protocols, drive efficiency improvements, and mentor a team of specialists in energetic materials.
• You'll be the decision-maker in production priorities, resource allocation, and compliance, making sure every deliverable leaves our facility ready for the most demanding missions

Requirements

• Extensive experience in explosives, pyrotechnics, or energetic materials production in aerospace, defense, or similar high-regulation industries.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing technical teams in a high-stakes environment.
• Deep understanding of safety, compliance, and quality standards for energetic materials.
• Hands-on expertise in process optimization and problem-solving under pressure.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate long-term objectives into actionable production plans.

Who You Are

You thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation moves at lightning speed. When others see obstacles, you see opportunities. You are decisive, adaptable, and unshakably calm under pressure. You inspire confidence in your team, not just by directing, but by rolling up your sleeves when it counts. You have a passion for precision, an obsession with safety, and the drive to lead your team to achieve operational excellence in one of the most critical areas of our work.