(Senior) Production Engineer

Quantica GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading additive manufacturing firm in Berlin seeks a (Senior) Production Engineer to manage the Contract Manufacturer in the UK. You will optimize processes for novel printhead technology and ensure quality in high-volume production. Key tasks include overseeing performance, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have experience in managing complex engineering projects and a background in Inkjet Technology. The role involves travel to the CM site and collaboration with teams in Berlin and Barcelona.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for training, development, and trade show attendance

Supportive work environment

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Proven experience managing a Contract Manufacturer or supplier for complex engineered products.
• Direct experience with Inkjet Technology or advanced Additive Manufacturing systems.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the on-site technical expert for the Contract Manufacturer.
• Lead the transfer and optimization of assembly and test processes.
• Spearhead Root Cause Analysis and troubleshoot production line issues.
• Implement and audit quality systems to meet company standards.
• Manage technical development plan with the CM and align with internal teams.
• Create and maintain production and quality documentation.

Kenntnisse

Process Engineering

Supplier relationship management

Inkjet Technology

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's / Master's in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process)

Tools

FMEA

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

8D methodology

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

We are Transforming Analog Manufacturing to Digital.

Quantica is an additive manufacturing technology company that has developed its own printhead technology. Our novel printhead technology enables professionals to print using functional materials previously deemed impossible. As part of our team you will be at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology, paving the way for the future.

Company Snapshot :

• Novel high viscosity printhead technology – fully developed in-house
• 2D / 3D printing platform for our printhead – fully developed in-house
• 50+ employees and growing
• International team in 2 locations (Berlin and Barcelona)
• Funded through VC investment

Your profile

We are looking for a talented (Senior) Production Engineer who will act as Quantica's dedicated technical lead for managing our strategic Contract Manufacturer in the UK. Based in the Cambridge area, you will be the key interface responsible for industrialising our novel, high-viscosity Inkjet Printhead technology and ensuring its robust, volume production. This role demands expertise in precision engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and the complexities of inkjet.

You will primarily focus on the relationship with and performance of the Contract Manufacturer (CM).

Your main responsibilities will be :

• CM Management : Serve as the on-site technical expert in our technology, driving performance, quality, and delivery targets (must be comfortable with frequent travel to the CM site).
• Process Optimization & Industrialisation : Lead the transfer and optimization of assembly and test processes for our complex print head platform.
• Troubleshooting & RCA : Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and failure investigations (8D methodology) for production line issues and field returns, specifically relating to piezoelectric inkjet components and fluidics.
• Quality & Auditing : Implement and audit CM quality systems (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) to meet Quantica's rigorous standards.
• Planning & Collaboration : Manage the technical development plan with the CM and closely align with Quantica's Berlin and Barcelona-based R&D, Electronics, and Mechanics teams to ensure manufacturability (DFM).
• Documentation : Create and maintain robust production and quality documentation (SOPs, Work Instructions, PPAP documentation).

Work Experience :

• Essential : Proven experience in managing a Contract Manufacturer (CM) or external supplier relationship for complex engineered products.
• Crucial : Direct working experience with Inkjet Technology (industrial / piezoelectric printheads, fluidics, high-viscosity materials) OR advanced Additive Manufacturing systems.
• Strong foundation in Process Engineering, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and Quality Methodologies (FMEA, 8D, PPAP).
• Experience in the production or assembly of precision components (e.g., MEMS, microfluidics, optical / electronic assemblies).

Education :

Bachelor's / Master's in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process) or related STEM field.

Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.

Further Skills :

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for managing a supplier relationship.
• A highly structured approach to problem-solving and documentation.
• Independent and self‑motivated, capable of driving deliverables across different geographical sites (CM, Berlin, Barcelona).

Excellent English communication (written and verbal).

Willingness to be primarily based near the CM (Cambridge area) and travel to Berlin / Barcelona offices (monthly).

Why us?

What we offer :

• A truly open-minded and supportive work environment with a high level of employee empowerment
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for training, development, and trade show attendance
• An international team that enthusiastically implements new ideas
• Opportunity to help shape policies for future mechanical development at Quantica

About us

Quantica is an additive manufacturing technology company that has developed its own printhead technology. Our novel printhead technology enables professionals to print using functional materials previously deemed impossible.

Quantica´s headquarters is located in Berlin, and we have an office in Barcelona as well. We employ people from a multitude of disciplines, such as printhead engineers, material scientists, physicists, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, software developers, system engineers as well as business and marketing specialists. As our team comes from diverse backgrounds and from all five continents our most used and default language is English.