Aerospace Technical Head

Entity: The Africa Center of Manufacturing Excellence (ACME) is a leading advanced manufacturing hub specializing in Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, and tooling. It operates as a center of excellence at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and is structured as a consortium that brings together leading industrial companies. ▶️Mission: ▪️Lead and define the technical vision and innovation roadmap of ACME to establish the center as a world-class reference in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation. ▪️The Technical Head will oversee the development and execution of technical programs, R&D initiatives, industrial partnerships, and technology platforms while ensuring alignment with ACME’s strategic objectives and industrial impact mission. ▶️

Key Responsibilities
▪️Define and execute ACME’s technical and innovation strategy. ▪️Develop long-term technology roadmaps aligned with industrial and academic priorities. ▪️Position ACME as a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation. ▪️Lead multidisciplinary R&D programs and technical initiatives. ▪️Ensure successful execution of research projects from concept through industrial implementation. ▪️Support technology transfer from laboratory environments to industrial applications. ▪️Define equipment, infrastructure, and technology investment needs. ▪️Ensure technical excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with quality and safety standards. ▪️Support collaborative projects with national and international stakeholders. ▪️Participate in technical reviews, industrial workshops, and strategic innovation discussions. ▪️Lead and mentor engineering, technical, and research teams. ▪️Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and execution. ▪️Support recruitment, coaching, and development of technical talent. ▪️Participate in ACME executive leadership and strategic planning activities. ▪️Monitor technical budgets, project performance, and KPIs. ▪️Establish technical governance, methodologies, and best practices. ▪️Ensure alignment between technical activities and business objectives. ▶️Qualifications and

Experience:
▪️PhD or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering or Engineering, or closely related area required. ▪️10 years experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and complex industrial projects in an aerospace environment. ▪️Experience working with industrial partners and applied research programs. ▪️Ability to lead projects from concept to execution to conclusion is required. ▪️Strong communication and documentation skills in English. Fluency in French would be a plus. ▶️ City : Nouaceur (Morocco)