Mission Brief

The Director Value Stream is responsible for the end-to-end industrial execution of the company's launch vehicle program. This director owns the operational strategy, manufacturing system, industrialisation, supply chain, production, testing, quality and assembly integration.
Working closely with the Chief Engineer and Programme Manager, the Director Block 4 Value Stream will transform innovative engineering designs into a repeatable, scalable production system capable of delivering safe, reliable, and commercially competitive launch vehicles. The role is accountable for achieving programme cost, schedule, quality, delivery, and operational readiness objectives while building the manufacturing capability required to scale from development through serial production and commercial launch operations.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

Operational Leadership

Lead all operational functions across manufacturing, industrialisation, supply chain, production, quality, testing, and launch operations.
Develop and execute the company's industrial strategy to support rapid business growth.
Build a world-class aerospace manufacturing organisation capable of scaling from prototype to high-rate production.
Establish operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, digital manufacturing, and continuous improvement across the business.

Programme Delivery

Own operational delivery of the launch vehicle programme including:

Manufacturing readiness
Production planning
Vehicle integration
Test readiness
Delivery against programme milestones

Partner with Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, producible, and scalable.

Manufacturing & Industrialisation

Provide executive leadership for:

Production Engineering
Process Engineering
Factory Automation
Industrialisation
Tooling
Production Planning

Develop the manufacturing system capable of supporting future launch cadence targets.

Production

Lead all manufacturing activities including:

CNC machining
Electrical assembly
Composite manufacturing
Additive manufacturing
Engine assembly
Vehicle integration
Final assembly

Drive improvements in:

Throughput and lead-time performance
Labour based productivity
Improving capital OEE
First-pass yield
Cost reduction
Manufacturing maturity

Supply Chain

Develop a resilient, high-performing global supply chain by:

Building strategic supplier partnerships
Improving supplier performance
Managing procurement and logistics
Developing dual-source strategies
Managing long-lead materials
Improving supplier quality

Quality Assurance

Establish a culture where quality is designed into every product.

Responsible for:

Manufacturing Quality
Product Assurance
Supplier Quality
NDT
Metrology strategy
Configuration control
Operational compliance
Zero Defects methodology in all aspects of the programme

Test & Qualification

Provide leadership for:

Component testing
Engine testing
Structural testing
Environmental qualification

Ensure safe execution of all test campaigns.

Operational Strategy

Develop long-term operational capability supporting:

Multiple launch sites
Increased launch cadence
International manufacturing expansion
Factory automation
Digital manufacturing
Supply chain resilience

Qualification Checklist

The successful candidate will have:

Extensive executive leadership experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or another high-technology industry.
A proven record of scaling complex manufacturing operations from development into serial production.
Experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing organisations.
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, industrialisation, and operational excellence.
Experience delivering complex capital equipment or highly regulated products.
Demonstrated success leading supply chain transformation and supplier development.
Experience managing large operational budgets and capital investment programmes.
Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to work across engineering, programme management, and executive leadership.

Technical Knowledge

Aerospace manufacturing
Industrialisation
Production systems
Lean Manufacturing
APQP / PPAP (or equivalent product introduction methodologies)
Configuration management
Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Quality management systems (AS9100 and related Aerospace standards)
Supply chain strategy
Production planning and control
Test operations
Operational risk management

Leadership Competencies

Strategic and systems thinker
Strong execution focus
Decisive under pressure
Excellent communicator
Builds high-performing teams
Data-driven decision maker
Collaborative leader
Customer and mission focused
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide 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 with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer
Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.