German Speaking Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager (m/w/d) – Aerospace Composites
📍 Location: Taufkirchen (Munich area), Germany
🏠 Hybrid Work: 1–2 days/week home office
✈️ Travel: ~30% (Europe & USA)
⏰ Start Date: ASAP
💼 Contract: Full-time, permanent
💰 Salary Range: €60.000 – €80.000 gross/year (max €80K)
🎓 Experience Level: 3+ years
About the Company
Join a rapidly scaling high-tech engineering company pushing the boundaries of aerospace materials. The organization develops and manufactures advanced carbon composite solutions for cutting-edge space and aviation applications.
Since launching in 2016, the company has grown to ~70 employees and is on track to scale significantly over the next two years. Its products support leading European and international aerospace programs — and contribute to the long-term goal of enabling space exploration beyond Earth.
Why Join
Work on mission-critical aerospace technology
Modern production & R&D campus near Munich
Young, dynamic, highly ambitious team
Flexible hybrid working model
Free lunch, transport ticket, wellness perks, rooftop terrace with Alps view
Real career growth in a company scaling toward 500 employees
Help shape next-generation composite systems for space applications
Your Mission
As a Technical Project Manager, you will drive high-impact aerospace composite projects from concept to delivery. You will coordinate internal and external stakeholders, ensure timelines & budgets are met, and act as a key technical interface for international clients.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage technical customer projects from initiation to delivery
Coordinate stakeholders across engineering, production, quality & customers
Monitor timelines, risks, resourcing & budgets
Support technical reviews & drive process improvements
Represent project status and updates to internal leadership and customers
Engage in occasional international travel for partner & customer visits (~30%)
What You Bring
Must-Have
3+ years experience in technical project management
Background in mechanical or industrial engineering (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
Solid understanding of risk & budget management
Familiarity with project management tools
German C1–C2 & English C1–C2
Hands-on mentality, strong ownership & communication skills
Nice-to-Have
Experience in aerospace, automotive composites, or advanced manufacturing
French language skills (plus, not required)
Team & Reporting
Team size: 1 colleague + working student
Reporting to: Head of Project Management
Close collaboration with Engineering, Production, HR & Marketing
Hiring Process
Quick introduction call
On-site technical interview
Leadership meeting
Offer
Contract Details
Permanent contract
40h/week (option to reduce to 32h)
30 vacation days
6-month probation period
Ideal Candidate
Technically strong + structured problem solver
Excited by aerospace innovation
Likes fast-paced, hands-on environments
Motivated to help scale a company & own impactful projects