Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) Production, Operations & Quality Parsdorf, Germany

Isar Aerospace SE; Parsdorf; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan with 20% employer

Subsidised lunch

Flexible mobility budget (Deutschlandt

Rental clothing with laundry service

Sport club memberships

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE in Germany seeks a hands-on Manufacturing/Industrialization engineer to own and qualify production processes from introduction to stable ramp-up. You will define flows, tooling, and controls, lead readiness reviews, and collaborate across Production, Quality, Design, and Supply Chain to continuously improve yield and cost.

Experience in PFMEA, Control Plans, root-cause analysis, and engineering change management is essential. English proficiency is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree and practical Manufacturing, Production, Process Engineering, or Industrialization experience.
• Experience introducing, qualifying, stabilizing manufacturing processes, including qualification planning, acceptance criteria, production trials, and documented release evidence.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and engineering change management.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and BOMs.
• Hands-on cross-functional communication on shop floor and in teams.
• High-reliability manufacturing and PLM, ERP, or MES experience is advantageous.
• Professional English proficiency; German beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned processes from introduction through stable production and continuous improvement.
• Define process flows, critical parameters, tooling, equipment, work instructions, routings, and production controls; maintain as processes mature.
• Plan and execute process qualification: define acceptance criteria, process windows, qualification builds, and testing; document evidence of repeatability and readiness for production release.
• Lead readiness reviews, pilot builds, and early production stabilization; resolve issues and establish consistent operating conditions before ramp-up.
• Monitor yield, defects, and cycle time during ramp-up and serial production; investigate failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support PFMEA and Control Plans; validate engineering changes before release.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Product Assurance, Design, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Improve quality, repeatability, throughput, ergonomics, and cost.

Skills

Hands-on shop-floor

Cross-functional communication

English proficiency

Process optimization

Education

Engineering degree in Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineering/Industrialization

Industrialization experience

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Root-cause analysis

Engineering change management

Job description

Own manufacturing processes from introduction and industrialization through qualification, stabilization, and serial production. Ensure processes are repeatable, controlled, and ready to deliver at the required quality, rate, and cost, with particular focus on demonstrating readiness before release and sustaining stable performance during ramp-up.

Translate engineering requirements into production methods, equipment, documentation, and controls. Remain accountable for process performance, resolving early production issues and embedding improvements into standard practice.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Own assigned processes from introduction and qualification through stable production and continuous improvement.
• Define process flows, critical parameters, tooling, equipment, work instructions, routings, and production controls; maintain these as processes mature.
• Plan and execute process qualification: define acceptance criteria, process windows, qualification builds, and testing; document objective evidence demonstrating repeatability and readiness for production release.
• Lead readiness reviews, pilot builds, and early production stabilization. Resolve process issues, confirm effective corrective actions, and establish consistent operating conditions before ramp-up.
• Monitor yield, defects, and cycle time during ramp-up and serial production; investigate failures, implement lasting corrective actions, and verify sustained process stability.
• Support PFMEA and Control Plans; validate engineering changes before release.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Product Assurance, Design, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Improve quality, repeatability, throughput, ergonomics, and cost.

Qualification Checklist

• Relevant engineering degree and practical Manufacturing, Production, Process Engineering, or Industrialization experience.
• Practical experience introducing, qualifying, and stabilizing manufacturing processes, including qualification planning, acceptance criteria, production trials, and documented release evidence.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and engineering change management.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and BOMs.
• Hands‑on shop‑floor approach and strong cross‑functional communication.
• High‑reliability manufacturing and PLM, ERP, or MES experience advantageous.
• Professional English proficiency; German beneficial.

Aim high, deliver relentlessly, act with integrity, and keep the mission first.

• 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
• Flexible mobility budget : Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• 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.
  

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!

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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.