VP Spectrum Production (m/f/d)

The role

The VP Spectrum Production leads spectrum production to deliver launch vehicles safely, on time, and at planned cost. This role owns execution across manufacturing, Propulsion AIT, Launch Vehicle AIT, engine testing, and launch-pad AIT.

What you will do

• Own the integrated delivery plan across production execution and AIT
• Lead the Director Production Execution to deliver Munich output, throughput, cost and schedule targets
• Lead the Director of AIT in delivering Propulsion AIT and Launch Vehicle AIT across the network
• Lead Global HSE, embedding risk assessment, safe work, environmental controls, incident learning and emergency readiness
• Work with Maintenance to secure equipment availability and critical spares
• Deliver operational capacity commitments through enterprise planning and SIOP
• Lead operational mobilisation of new launch-pad AIT teams
• Own deployment of the Isar Production System across Munich manufacturing and global AIT
• Develop direct reports and define regional and functional responsibilities
• Run daily and weekly delivery reviews and manage cross-site escalations

Required qualifications

• Senior multi-site operations leadership in aerospace, space or complex manufacturing
• Record of delivering safety, quality, output, cost and schedule performance
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, integration and test
• Experience in complex hardware acceptance and operational readiness
• Ability to increase capacity and throughput, establish new teams or sites, and manage cross-site dependencies and operational recovery
• Lead through senior managers and coach leaders
• Deploy Lean management with sustained results
• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable practical use of AI and automation to improve departmental efficiency

Nice to have

• Engine test or launch-site experience

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Flexible mobility budget: choice between fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• Rental clothing with laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance

Before you apply

• Affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process due to security clearance requirements

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. They aim to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.