Manager Production Launchers Structures (all genders)

Manager Production Launchers Structures (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

With our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is redefining the space industry. We are not an ordinary space company but a unique fusion of agility, speed, and innovation. Our team of over 1700 experts at 13 locations in six countries combines a start-up mentality with decades of industry experience and a track record of 100% successful missions. We strive to push the boundaries of what is technically possible by not only developing key products for satellites and launch vehicles but also contributing to improving life on Earth.

Your Crew:

In our production team, you work with 32 experienced specialists on highly precise components such as the Payload Fairings – the protective covers that safely accompany satellites on their journey into space. Their manufacture requires craftsmanship, technical sensitivity, and the highest precision. Our team combines many years of experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. What sets us apart: a strong sense of teamwork, a deep understanding of processes, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Together, we lay the foundation for successful space missions – from the first step to the launch.

Your Mission:

• Lead the production team at the Emmen Launchers plant
• Responsible for production execution (manufacturing, assembly and integration, as well as testing)
• Lead and manage the production of the plant/production unit through efficiency in manufacturing execution
• Ensure compliance with project production budgets
• Shopfloor management and definition of production standards
• Balanced demand/capacity management
• Initiatives for productivity improvement
• CAPEX planning in line with new product introductions (NPI)
• Execution of production orders within the specified quantity, quality, delivery dates, and costs (HK)
• Collaboration with quality assurance/product assurance and ensuring the required production documentation
• Optimization of manufacturing processes regarding costs, quality, error risk/tolerances in cooperation with manufacturing engineering, quality/product assurance, production planning, and supporting processes
• Support of investment/CAPEX planning and execution ensuring adherence to planned financial budgets
• Participation in the non-conformance process as well as in measures for root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions
• Support of the industrial engineering team in offers, concept work, and developments
• Assume leadership responsibility towards direct employees, conduct HR processes such as competency planning, recruitment, performance management, development, etc.
• Lead according to BG values and the Code of Conduct, drive personnel and leadership development

Most important Output:

• On-time delivery (OTD)
• Production costs (HK)
• Balanced production capacity management
• Productivity, efficiency, adherence to production budget
• Production quality performance
• Production KPIs

Your Story:

• Several years of professional experience in an industrial environment of CFRP and aluminum processing
• Master's or bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably with a production technology focus
• Federal diploma from a higher technical college
• Solid technical background and production technology background in a project-related industry
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Good knowledge of the SAP system and MS Office applications
• Good understanding of Operational Excellence methods
• Ability to read and understand all types of technical drawings
• Good understanding of quality standards, Operational Excellence, and health and safety regulations
• Good English skills

Nice to have’s:

• Experience as a team leader/manager in a regulated environment
• Experience in aerospace

What we offer:

• An international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take improvement suggestions seriously
• Flexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with the possibility to buy additional days off

🌌 Ready to take off with us?

Our corporate values - passionate, together, and curious - allow us to see an opportunity in every challenge. Dare to venture the impossible with us and take your career beyond the ordinary. Apply now by no later than 30.11.2025! We look forward to hearing from you.

If you have questions about the position, contact: Simone Mariano | | simone.mariano@beyondgravity.com

If you have questions about the hiring process, contact: Stefan Hunger | | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or other legally protected categories.

Applications by email will not be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruiters for this position.

Emmen, LU, CH