Director Production Engineering (m/f/d)
Core
Lead end-to-end production engineering to industrialize development outputs into scalable, compliant serial production for electromechanical space systems.
Role type
Director of Production Engineering
Builds
Robust production standards, digital manufacturing infrastructure (PLM/MES), and serial production lines for satellite launch vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / New Space / Electromechanical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: industrialization of manufacturing processes and serial production lines)
Required skills
Production engineering strategy, team leadership, assembly/integration/test process ownership, manufacturing readiness (NPI), digital manufacturing (PLM/MES), compliance & quality management, cross-functional execution, continuous improvement (Lean/CI), budget management, knowledge management
Preferred skills
Experience with complex electromechanical systems, troubleshooting (8D, Ishikawa), project/program management
Technologies
PLM, MES, mBOM, BOP, Routings, Work Instructions, 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why
Responsibilities
Define and execute production engineering roadmap; lead and develop production engineering teams; own assembly, integration, and test (AIT) process definition; coordinate manufacturing readiness reviews and pilot runs; manage digital manufacturing data and configuration control; partner with Quality on compliance and nonconformance management; serve as senior escalation point for technical production blockers; drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage capital investment budgets.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on engineering
