Product Industrialization Manager

HENSOLDT AG; Irene; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Competitive salary

Structured talent development

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking a Product Industrialisation Manager to lead end-to-end industrialisation of products, translating designs into efficient production solutions. The role defines processes, establishes facilities, and oversees commissioning and handover while driving automation and digitalisation.

The candidate should have a strong engineering background (BEng-level) with 8+ years in industrialisation, DFMA/DFMAS, and cross-functional leadership across the value chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience in DFMA/DFMAS and in design/manufacturing-process optimisation.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical product design and development.
• Experience across end-to-end supply value chain from business development to delivery.
• Knowledge of system acquisition and product lifecycle principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously improve product-industrialisation frameworks across the lifecycle.
• Define industrialisation roadmaps aligning engineering, programme and operations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to clarify objectives, dependencies and resources.
• Direct manufacturing readiness, commissioning and handover activities to Operations.
• Build and lead the Product Industrialisation team with structured skills development.

Skills

System lifecycle understanding

Industrialisation leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BEng in Industrial Engineering / BEng Honours / BEng Management or related

Tools

System Acquisition & Product Lifecycle

Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA/DFMAS)

LEAN Manufacturing

Manufacturing Process Design

Production Facility Planning

Manufacturing Readiness & Commissioning

Production Automation & Digitalisation

Job description

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About the Role

The Product Industrialisation Manager leads the end-to-end industrialisation of products throughout the product lifecycle to translate engineering designs into efficient, scalable and sustainable production solutions. The role defines manufacturing and support processes, establishes production facilities, oversees commissioning and operational handover, and drives automation and digitalisation to strengthen manufacturing capability and competitiveness.

Qualification and experience:

• Minimum BEng in Industrial Engineering, BEng Honours, BEng Management or a related engineering qualification.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience; 10 or more years will be preferred.
• Experience in Design for Manufacture and Assembly, including DFMA/DFMAS.
• Experience in design and manufacturing-process optimisation.
• Experience with manufacturing technologies and supplier development.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical product design and development.
• Applied knowledge of system acquisition and product lifecycle principles within a business environment.
• Experience across the end-to-end supply value chain, from business development and product design through to manufacturing and delivery.
• Experience applying engineering-management principles within multidisciplinary product-development or manufacturing environments.

Key technical skills:

• System Acquisition and Product Lifecycle Frameworks
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly
• Boothroyd-Dewhurst DFMA Methodology
• LEAN Manufacturing
• Manufacturing and Assembly Process Design
• Design and Process Optimisation
• Manufacturing Technology Selection
• Production Aid Documentation
• Manufacturing Baseline Development
• Support Baseline Development
• Build-to, Test-to and Repair Process Definition
• Production Facility and Equipment Planning
• Manufacturing Readiness and Commissioning
• Product Lifecycle Requirements Translation
• Production Automation and Digitalisation

Key responsibilities:

Industrialisation Governance and Standards

Establish and continuously improve product-industrialisation frameworks, methodologies and governance standards across the product lifecycle to ensure consistent multidisciplinary execution and alignment with relevant lifecycle requirements, resulting in controlled processes and predictable business outcomes.

Industrialisation Strategy and Planning

Define and consolidate industrialisation and production-solution requirements across business lines and projects to align engineering, programme and operational plans with executable industrialisation roadmaps, resulting in coordinated delivery and production solutions that support business objectives.

Multidisciplinary Integration and Execution

Lead industrialisation activities across Engineering, Programmes, Operations and relevant support functions to clarify objectives, responsibilities, dependencies and resource requirements, resulting in integrated execution and the timely resolution of capacity and capability constraints.

Manufacturing Readiness, Commissioning and Handover

Direct the development of manufacturing and support baselines and oversee facility readiness, equipment procurement, commissioning, compliance and acceptance activities to verify production capability, resulting in efficient and controlled handover to Operations.

People Leadership and Capability Development

Build and lead the Product Industrialisation team through workforce planning, performance management, coaching and structured skills development to establish the capability required for current and future business needs, resulting in a high-performing and sustainable industrialisation function.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.