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Director Spectrum Production (m/f/d)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Munich, Germany
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
Lead the global operational organisation at Isar Aerospace, owning execution across manufacturing, assembly, integration, engine testing and launch-pad AIT to deliver rockets safely, on quality, on time and at planned cost.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Munich, Germany
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Own the integrated operational delivery plan across manufacturing and AIT, aligning build, engine test, integration and launch-pad AIT schedules and managing handovers, dependencies and recovery actions across sites
- Lead Munich manufacturing to deliver output, throughput, cost and schedule targets through capable teams, stable processes and disciplined execution
- Lead the Director of AIT in delivering Propulsion AIT and Launch Vehicle AIT across the network, securing capacity, trained teams, controlled procedures and complete records
- Lead Global HSE, embedding risk assessment, safe work, environmental controls, incident learning and emergency readiness
- Own the maintenance strategy, preventive and predictive programmes, critical spares and asset performance across sites
- Deliver operational capacity commitments agreed through enterprise planning and SIOP, identifying constraints and implementing approved interventions and ramp-up plans
- Lead operational mobilisation of new launch-pad AIT teams, including organisation, staffing, training, equipment, procedures and handover readiness
- Develop and deploy the Isar Production System to drive operational excellence across Munich manufacturing and global AIT, embedding Lean daily management, standard work, visual performance, problem solving and improvement routines
- Develop directors, MD Sweden and global HSE/Maintenance leaders; define regional and functional responsibilities, resource commitments and escalation routes
- Run daily and weekly delivery reviews, manage cross-site escalations and provide forward-looking SIOP inputs
- Maintain operational recovery capability and tested site continuity plans; coordinate engine and rocket movements with Logistics
- Improve connected operational information across MES, ERP, PLM and test systems and apply AI and automation to analysis, reporting and workflows
What we're looking for
- Senior multi-site operations leadership in aerospace, space or complex manufacturing, with a record of delivering safety, quality, output, cost and schedule performance
- Strong experience in manufacturing, assembly, integration and test, including complex hardware acceptance and operational readiness
- Proven ability to increase capacity and throughput, establish new teams or sites, and manage cross-site dependencies and operational recovery
- Able to lead through senior managers, develop accountable teams and deploy Lean management with sustained results
- Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable practical use of AI and automation to improve departmental efficiency, supported by measurable outcomes; able to lead adoption and strengthen digital operational visibility
Nice to have
- Engine test or launch-site experience
Your team
Global Operations
Benefits
- Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
- 30 days of vacation
- Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
- Subsidised lunch
- Flexible mobility budget: fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
- Rental clothing with laundry service
- Sport Clubs membership (EGYM Wellpass)
- Individual learning allowance granted after the probation period
- Childcare allowance for non-school-age children
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About Isar Aerospace
At the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space
Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company providing sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors and its team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.
Mission
Help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations
Key facts
- Space launch / aerospace
- Privately funded by world-leading technology investors
- Builds launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit
- Making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before, disrupting a traditional industry
What they value
- Aim radically high
- Deliver, no excuses
- Act with trust and integrity
- Mission first, always