Maintenance Manager (all genders)

Beyond Gravity Schweiz AG; Emmen; On-site; EUR 129,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation

Training and development opportunities

Public transport contribution

Paid parental leave

Career growth

Job summary

Beyond Gravity Schweiz AG in Emmen (LU) seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the TPM discipline for the Swiss Structure operations. You will establish a robust TPM program, plan and deliver maintenance on time and within budget, and ensure equipment is kept in a safe operating condition.

You will collaborate with development engineering and operations, drive improvements, manage external resources, and enhance the maintenance planning system to reduce downtime and raise productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Min 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and OSHA or similar safety standards.
• Experience with tooling for processing composite, metallic, and non-metallic materials.
• Experience with automation and machining.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Discipline of Total Productive Maintenance for the Swiss Structure operations.
• Establish a robust and standardized TPM program for the Emmen facilities, updating processes and SOPs as needed.
• Plan, execute and deliver on scope, time and budget for maintenance-related activities.
• Ensure plant equipment is in safe operating condition by completing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain equipment in optimal production condition following the TPM program.
• Economically manage external resources to maintain equipment operations within requirements.
• Review production effectiveness to identify improvements and prevention actions.
• Oversee plant and equipment reliability for optimization and cost reduction.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory and budget using lean principles.
• Develop maintenance planning system to reduce unplanned downtime and increase throughput.
• Lead according to BG Space Values and drive leadership development.

Skills

TPM leadership

Maintenance planning

Lean manufacturing

AS9100/OSHA knowledge

Automation & machining

Tooling for composites/metals

SAP/ERP familiarity

MES/CAD software

Education

Bachelor's in Material Science, Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD

MES

ERP

MS Office

Job description

Maintenance Manager (all genders)

Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start‑up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we're helping to improve life on earth.

Your crew:

Join our multidisciplinary team of 11 engineers, where you'll help in the industrialization and support of serial production of launch vehicle structures in Emmen (LU). You'll work in a multicultural environment, closely collaborating with development engineering and our operations organization, engaging with a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organization fosters creativity and professional growth, supported by highly skilled experts. Here, you'll have the opportunity to outperform yourself and learn something new every day, as each day brings unique chances to go Beyond.

Your mission:

• * Leads the Discipline of Total Productive Maintenance for the Swiss Structure operations
• * Establish a robust and standardized TPM program for the Emmen facilities, with a view to revise current processes and standard operating procedures as needed
• * Plan, execute and deliver on scope, time and budget for all maintenance-related activities
• * Ensure the plant jigs and tool, machinery and equipment are in a safe operating condition by completing planned, preventative and corrective maintenance requirements. Create and maintain a safe and compliant working environment through adherence to all internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures
• * Maintain the equipment in optimal production condition through adherence to the established TPM Program
• * Effectively and economically manage external resources to maintain the equipment operations in accordance with applicable requirements
• * Review production effectiveness continuously to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the Operations team to identify prevention actions that drive long term sustainment action plans
• * Oversee plant and station/equipment reliability for industrial optimization with a view to continuously reduce cost through improved equipment operation, maintenance, and upgrades
• * Manage and organize the critical equipment spare parts inventory and budget using lean manufacturing principles. Work to establish the optimal part quantities and re-order points to mitigate machine downtime
• * Continuously develop and improve the plant's maintenance planning system so that it is an effective tool that helps reduce unplanned downtime and cost, whilst increasing machine productivity and maximizing throughput
• * Leads according to the BG Space's Values and Code of Conduct, and drives the people, knowledge and leadership development

Most important output and KPIs:

• * Establish comprehensive TPM program roadmap, showing short-/mid- and long-term goals and activities
• * Strategically align within BGL the BPM TPM Process and maintain as necessary
• * Establish an BGLC Emmen TPM Budget and maintain year on year

Your profile:

• * Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• * Min 3 years of company relevant experience.
• * Demonstrates insight into quality and safety standards including AS9100 and OSHA or similar
• * Previously worked with tooling for processing composite, metallic, and non-metallic materials
• * Experience with automation and machining

Nice to have's:

• * Space or Aerospace experience
• * Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge/experience; experience with SAP or other ERP, MS Office
• * Experience with MES, CAD and other relevant complex software
• * Industrie 4.0/5.0 knowledge

Why Beyond Gravity

• * Work in an international environment with 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 suggestions for improvement seriously
• * Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
• * At least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

Are you ready for lift-off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights by applying before 31/07/2026. We're actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | | [e-mail]

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.