At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal: create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space. We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we want to revolutionize space services and help enhance life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and be part of the team leading the New Space movement in Europe!
Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a
AIT Manager (m/f/d)
Our international and agile team is searching for a motivated person to fulfil the role of AIT manager (f/m/d). Within your role as the AIT manager (f/m/d) at RFA your roles and responsibilities will entail the following, and you will be working within the Vehicle team.
Your Tasks
1. Manage the integration/assembly of stages and their sub-assemblies
2. Assign tasks, establish work schedules, and monitor performance; ensuring production schedules are met
3. Be the interface between workshop and engineering
4. Oversee training of the assembly technicians and manage their training matrix
5. Champion continuous improvement: Communicate and document changes from workshop to design and vice versa including quality control.
6. Provide workshop team with documents and information needed for assembly/integration
7. Support the creation and adjustments to assembly travelers.
8. Liaise with the procurement and logistics teams: ensure parts are ordered/ delivered on time and are tested according to the need date for integration
9. Support with assembly/integration of (sub-)systems
10. Support testing of components/sub-assemblies
11. Implement and enforce health and safety procedures
12. Oversee Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) of vital equipment
13. Prepare and present production reports to Head of Vehicle
Your Qualifications
14. Proven experience as an Assembly Manager / Manufacturing- Production Engineer, or similar
15. Strong organisation and leadership abilities
16. Excellent hands -on skills are a necessity.
17. Experienced with using various machinery and hand tools
18. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
19. Communication and interpersonal skills alongside strong problem-solving capability
20. Open to some travel to our launch site on Unst in the Shetland Islands, UK.
We offer
Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with WellPass, a training app which connects you to thousands of gyms and studios Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days RFA Family: Join our regular company and team events and become part of the RFA family Parking: Free parking for your car and your bike
This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.
Ready to make history with us?
Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.
Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
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