Lean Engineer (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

In our Lean Team, you are leading the transformation of our production from prototyping into serial production, fostering a continuous improvement culture through our lean initiatives, and driving target-oriented improvement projects across the organization. We collaborate closely with operations, quality, engineering, and our leadership teams to enable our organization to pull on the biggest levers on our way towards our company vision.  

We are looking forward to your application if you thrive in a fast-paced organization, are inspired by cross-functional challenges, and open to an unconventional approach of Lean.

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Transform our new production facility into a Lean production plant 
• Lead the transformation of our production from prototyping into serial production 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to drive Lean initiatives 
• Train our employees in our in-house Lean training bootcamps 
• Coach & support employees at all levels in Lean principles and tools 
• Develop and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of our Lean initiatives

Qualification Checklist 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field (Master’s degree a plus)
• Deep knowledge of Lean principles, tools, and techniques (ability to transfer knowledge to high variance, small batch size production) 
• At least 5 years of work experience  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and training abilities (motivate & drive change)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with all levels of the organization 
• Experience with data analysis & process mapping
• Strong skills in Excel & Jira, Visio & Power BI is a plus
• Fluent in English & German 

Bonus Skills

• Experienced in VBA 

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