Industrialization & Supply Chain Consultant – Aerospace & Defence

About the role

You will lead interdisciplinary and international teams, working closely with C‑level decision‑makers to design tailored, scalable, and sustainable solutions for Aerospace & Defence clients. The role bridges strategy and execution, helping clients translate development programs into industrial readiness, scale prototypes into serial production, and convert engineering excellence into sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary and international project teams.
• Design and implement scalable, sustainable solutions for Aerospace & Defence clients.
• Manage project workstreams and ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Engage senior stakeholders and present recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support clients in program management, systems integration, and industrialization.
• Drive supply‑chain, procurement, and supplier‑excellence initiatives.
• Develop complex architecture and ecosystem deployment strategies.
• Conduct capacity planning and ensure industrial readiness.
• Lead operational‑excellence and value‑chain transformation efforts.
• Travel up to 80 % of the time to client sites in Italy and abroad (EU and extra‑EU).

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace Engineering) or equivalent qualification.
• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, space‑related disciplines, or an MBA is a strong plus.
• 5–7 years of experience in industrialization, supply chain, procurement, operations, or operational excellence within the Space, Aerospace & Defence industry.
• Deep knowledge of the Space sector, including programs, products, certification requirements, technical specifications, and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of both traditional Space and New Space business models, dual‑use technologies, and emerging ecosystems.
• Proven experience across the value chain—from product development and industrialization to supplier management, production ramp‑up, and operational scaling.

Skills

• Hands‑on experience with enabling technologies: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data & Analytics, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Digital Twin.
• Direct experience managing teams and resources.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools and AI‑powered applications.
• Fluency in Italian and English; knowledge of French or German is a plus.

Compensation

In Italy, the annual gross base salary starts at €44,000. The final fixed salary is determined based on objective, role‑related criteria such as experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, and overall fit. The total rewards package includes a competitive fixed salary, performance‑based incentives, and a broad range of benefits that support professional growth and personal well‑being.

Benefits

• High‑impact international projects with global industry leaders and direct exposure to C‑level executives.
• Opportunities to design and implement transformations that deliver measurable results.
• Continuous learning, structured career development, and access to proven methodologies and innovative technologies.
• Dynamic, international work environment that values creativity, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and ownership.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting sustainable performance and well‑being.
• Potential to drive a Porsche as part of the employee experience.