Director Value Stream (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

The Director Value Stream is responsible for the end-to-end industrial execution of the company's launch vehicle program. This director owns the operational strategy, manufacturing system, industrialisation, supply chain, production, testing, quality and assembly integration.

Working closely with the Chief Engineer and Programme Manager, the Director Block 4 Value Stream will transform innovative engineering designs into a repeatable, scalable production system capable of delivering safe, reliable, and commercially competitive launch vehicles. The role is accountable for achieving programme cost, schedule, quality, delivery, and operational readiness objectives while building the manufacturing capability required to scale from development through serial production and commercial launch operations.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

Operational Leadership

Lead all testing and assembly integration

Develop and execute the company's industrial strategy to support rapid business growth.

Build a world-class aerospace manufacturing organisation capable of scaling from prototype to high-rate production.

Establish operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, digital manufacturing, and continuous improvement across the business.

Programme Delivery

Own operational delivery of the launch vehicle programme including:

Manufacturing readiness

Production planning

Vehicle integration

Test readiness

Delivery against programme milestones

Partner with Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, producible, and scalable.

Manufacturing & Industrialisation

Provide executive leadership for:

Production Engineering

Process Engineering

Factory Automation

Industrialisation

Tooling

Production Planning

Develop the manufacturing system capable of supporting future launch cadence targets.

Production

Lead all manufacturing activities including:

CNC machining

Electrical assembly

Composite manufacturing

Additive manufacturing

Engine assembly

Vehicle integration

Final assembly

Drive improvements in:

Throughput and lead-time performance

Labour based productivity

Improving capital OEE

First-pass yield

Cost reduction

Manufacturing maturity

Supply Chain

Develop a resilient, high-performing global supply chain by:

Building strategic supplier partnerships

Improving supplier performance

Managing procurement and logistics

Developing dual-source strategies

Managing long-lead materials

Improving supplier quality

Quality Assurance

Establish a culture where quality is designed into every product.

Responsible for:

Manufacturing Quality

Product Assurance

Supplier Quality

NDT

Metrology strategy

Configuration control

Operational compliance

Zero Defects methodology in all aspects of the programme

Test & Qualification

Provide leadership for:

Component testing

Engine testing

Structural testing

Environmental qualification

Ensure safe execution of all test campaigns.

Operational Strategy

Develop long-term operational capability supporting:

Multiple launch sites

Increased launch cadence

International manufacturing expansion

Factory automation

Digital manufacturing

Supply chain resilience

Qualification Checklist

The successful candidate will have:

Extensive executive leadership experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or another high-technology industry.

A proven record of scaling complex manufacturing operations from development into serial production.

Experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing organisations.

Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, industrialisation, and operational excellence.

Experience delivering complex capital equipment or highly regulated products.

Demonstrated success leading supply chain transformation and supplier development.

Experience managing large operational budgets and capital investment programmes.

Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to work across engineering, programme management, and executive leadership.

Technical Knowledge

Aerospace manufacturing

Industrialisation

Production systems

Lean Manufacturing

APQP / PPAP (or equivalent product introduction methodologies)

Configuration management

Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0

Quality management systems (AS9100 and related Aerospace standards)

Supply chain strategy

Production planning and control

Test operations

Operational risk management

Leadership Competencies

Strategic and systems thinker

Strong execution focus

Decisive under pressure

Excellent communicator

Builds high-performing teams

Data-driven decision maker

Collaborative leader

Customer and mission focused

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits

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

Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket

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.

Who we are

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!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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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.