Production Manager (m/f/d)

Morpheus Space; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading space technology company in Dresden is seeking a talented operational production leader to oversee daily production operations, instill quality management, and develop team members. The ideal candidate has experience in series manufacturing, thrives in a dynamic deep-tech environment, and can effectively communicate in both German and English. This role offers an unlimited contract, flexible working hours, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Leistungen

Unlimited working contract

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for personal development

Start-up mentality activities

Qualifikationen

• Experience in operational production leadership in a mid-size company or series manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in production environments.
• Background in building or improving manufacturing processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily production operations from assembly to testing.
• Hire, onboard, and develop new team members.
• Establish a quality management system.

Kenntnisse

Operational production leadership

Hands-on leadership

Understanding of precision assembly

Strong ownership and responsibility

Confidence in German and English communication

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about satellites, innovative technology and New Space? Do you want to be part of an international team and help shape the future of our planet as well as space? Do you want to evolve our groundbreaking propulsion systems? Then we should get to know each other.

About Morpheus

Morpheus Space is revolutionizing the space industry by developing and producing state-of-the-art electric satellite propulsion systems. Our technology helps prevent satellite collisions in space, thereby reducing the ever-growing amount of space debris. Our electric satellite propulsion systems are developed and produced for the global market at our locations in Dresden.

🌟 In this role, you will…

• … lead daily production operations, from assembly to vacuum testing and electrical verification

• … guide your team through active, hands‑on leadership on the shop floor

• … drive our scaling efforts – including the timely procurement of equipment and infrastructure

• … hire, onboard, and develop new team members

• … stabilize and continuously improve our series production processes

• … plan and manage production, including capacities and resources

• … establish and enhance a pragmatic quality management system

• … collaborate closely with Development and implement engineering changes into series production

• … track key production metrics and derive effective improvement measures

• … own, manage, and report on the financial performance of your department

✔️ At Morpheus, we…

• … offer a variety of tasks with an unlimited working contract in an international and growing space startup
• … have flexible working hours and fair compensation
• … offer flat hierarchies and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally
• … live the Start‑up mentality: from an innovative mindset to joint team events

🤝 We should get to know each other if you…

• … bring experience in operational production leadership in a mid‑size company or in series manufacturing
• … enjoy working hands‑on on the shop floor and leading a team with visible presence
• … have built or improved production processes, quality standards, or scaling initiatives before
• … have a solid understanding of precision assembly, electromechanical manufacturing, or similar high‑tech production environments
• … communicate confidently in both German and English, verbally and in writing
• … act with a strong sense of ownership, think ahead, and can lead a team through change
• … thrive in the dynamic environment of a young deep‑tech company and enjoy taking responsibility

If we have piqued your interest and you want to come to office in a good mood from now on, we look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity is very important to us. We look forward to a wide range of applicants (m/f/d).

We are looking forward to meeting you!