Operations Manager - Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT)
Location: Turin, Italy
Salary: Competitive, plus bonus
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager - AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) to lead technical operations in a high-tech aerospace environment. This hands-on role involves planning, coordinating, and optimising AIT activities, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving efficiency in space-focused hardware manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and monitor Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) workflows for aerospace hardware
Ensure operational processes comply with quality, safety, and industry standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
Manage documentation, reporting, and traceability of all operations
Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to resolve issues and implement best practices Required Experience & Skills
Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
Strong experience in electronics and aerospace / space hardware
Proven experience managing AIT operations in a technical manufacturing environment
Knowledge of quality and safety standards for aerospace projects
Leadership experience and the ability to coordinate technical teams and workflows
Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven approach
Fluent in English Desirable Skills
Experience with planning or process management tools
Familiarity with complex aerospace or space systems This role offers the opportunity to lead AIT operations in a technically challenging, space-focused environment with professional growth and competitive compensation