D-Orbit is looking for an International Manufacturing Capability & Workforce Manager to join our Manufacturing & Warehouse team, based in Fino Mornasco, Italy. In this role, you will lead the development and deployment of manufacturing capabilities across D-Orbit's international expansion initiatives, including Distributed Space facilities and new manufacturing sites. The role manages the complete lifecycle of workforce deployment, from recruitment and technical assessment to training, certification, onboarding, and operational readiness of local manufacturing teams. Working closely with local partners, HR, Manufacturing Leads, and international management teams, this position ensures that new facilities are staffed with qualified personnel who are fully trained on D-Orbit processes, standards, systems, and operational practices before production activities begin. The position requires extensive international travel and on-site presence to support workforce creation, capability transfer, and operational ramp-up in new locations such as Saudi Arabia, Greece and future Distributed Space or, more generally, manufacturing internationalization programs.

Key Responsibilities
& Tasks International Workforce Acquisition & Assessment Define recruitment plans for manufacturing and warehouse personnel required by new international sites. Screen CVs and evaluate candidate suitability against technical and operational requirements. Participate in interviews together with local partners, HR teams, and site management. Conduct technical assessments, practical tests, and competency evaluations to validate candidate capabilities. Support the selection of operators, technicians, inspectors, warehouse personnel, and manufacturing leaders.



Establish competency criteria and hiring standards for manufacturing roles across all manufacturing internationalization programs. Establish repeatable deployment models that can be replicated across future international sites. International Training & Capability Development Develop and maintain training programs covering manufacturing processes, quality standards, logistics flows, production systems, and operational procedures. Deliver classroom training sessions for newly hired international personnel. Train personnel on D-Orbit manufacturing tools and digital platforms, including ERP, PLM, quality systems, and operational procedures. Assess training effectiveness and certify personnel readiness before site deployment. Training Coordination & Knowledge Transfer Coordinate on-the-job training activities with Manufacturing Leads, Warehouse Managers, AIT department, BU, and Subject Matter Experts. Ensure alignment between classroom training, practical exercises, and operational requirements. Coordinate internal instructors and external training providers when specialized competencies are required. Organize training sessions delivered by external institutions, suppliers, and certification bodies. International Personnel Hosting & Onboarding Manage the onboarding experience of international personnel during training periods in Italy. Coordinate training schedules, site access, operational activities, and integration with local teams.



Act as primary point of contact for foreign personnel throughout their training journey. Monitor progress and support successful transition into operational roles. Distributed Space Deployment Support Support the creation of manufacturing and warehouse organizations for new international facilities. Travel to international locations to support recruitment campaigns, technical evaluations, onboarding activities, and workforce ramp-up. Assist local management teams in establishing sustainable capability development processes. Support production readiness reviews from a workforce and competence perspective. Provide post-launch coaching and support until local teams achieve operational autonomy. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with HR, Manufacturing Engineering, AIT, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Process Engineering, and Production teams. Coordinate international workforce planning activities with site leaders and project managers. Ensure consistency of manufacturing culture, operational practices, and performance standards across global locations. Requirements Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technologies, Manufacturing Management, Organizational Development, or a related field. Experience in manufacturing operations, industrial training, workforce development, or production management. Experience in recruiting, assessing, and developing technical personnel. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production environments, quality systems, and industrial operations. Experience delivering technical training and developing training programs. Ability to work effectively across different cultures and international environments. Availability for frequent international travel and extended assignments abroad. Fluency in both English and Italian are r

📌 International Manufacturing Capability (Fino Mornasco)
🏢 D Orbit
📍 Fino Mornasco