Manufacturing/Industrialization (Mechanical) Engineer

THEON GROUP of companies develops and manufactures cutting-edge night vision and thermal Imaging systems for Military and Security applications with a global footprint. THEON GROUP started its operations in 1997 from Greece and today occupies a leading role in the sector thanks to its international presence through subsidiaries and production facilities in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, the Baltics, the United States, the Gulf States, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Singapore and South Korea. THEON GROUP has more than 180,000 systems in service with Armed and Special Forces in 71 countries around the world, 26 of which are NATO countries. THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC, the group's parent company, has been listed in the EURONEXT stock market, allowing THEON GROUP to accelerate its growth and further future business development. www.theon.com

Role Summary

As a Manufacturing/Industrialization (Mechanical) Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, optimization, and industrialization of mechanical components and systems for our high-tech production lines. You will work closely with R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality compliance of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the industrialization of new mechanical components and systems, ensuring seamless transition from design to production.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, tools, and fixtures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with R&D to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).
• Define and document manufacturing workflows, work instructions, and process controls.
• Identify and implement automation and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Troubleshoot production issues and propose corrective actions to improve product quality and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality requirements, and company procedures.
• Work with suppliers to qualify new materials, components, and manufacturing technologies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis activities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or production engineering in a high-tech environment (preferably defense, aerospace, or electronics industries).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, DFM/DFA methodologies, and production processes.
• Experience with CAD software (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) and PLM systems.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies are a plus.