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Head of CFRP Production, IPA (m/f/d) (m/f/d)
About the job
We - MT Aerospace - are part of the OHB Space and Technology Group. As a leading international aerospace company, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for launcher programs such as Ariane, the U.S. Space Launch System (SLS) as well as commercial launcher systems, the Airbus fleet, spacecrafts, satellites and defense applications. Thanks to globally unique manufacturing technologies, we create high-performance products made of metal and fiber composites, such as large load-bearing structures and cryotanks, lightweight structures and fuel as well as pressure tanks that combine maximum performance with minimum weight. Especially our business areas of additive manufacturing, CFRP and hydrogen mobility make us a sought-after partner outside the aerospace sector as well. We currently employ around 600 people at our headquarter in Augsburg and at the launch site in Kourou (French Guiana).
Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Head of CFRP Production, IPA (m/f/d) (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.
Your Tasks
- Managing a production department
- Ensuring the operational readiness and optimal utilisation of machinery, plant and equipment
- Ensuring and maintaining health and safety standards, meeting deadlines, quality standards and production costs
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations in the assigned production areas
- Monitoring cost trends, as well as independently developing and implementing corrective measures
- Managing a team of approx. 25 employees
- Continuously improving processes and planning, taking into account lean methodology and continuous improvement principles
- Working closely and coordinating with all departments involved in the process
- Collaborating on and implementing investment projects aimed at cost savings and increasing output volumes
Your Qualifications
- A master craftsman or technician with comparable, relevant, long-standing experience in a similar role
- Experience with automated production processes
- Ideally, experience in the aerospace sector, both in series production and in development projects
- Experience in a managerial role within a production environment
- Proficiency in Lean Management, continuous improvement (KVP) and similar approaches
- Good English language skills
- Goal-oriented approach
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Cooperative leadership style
We offer
Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)
Flexible working hours and flexitime account
Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement
35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days
Subject-specific training courses
In-house canteen
Employee parking spaces
Employee recommendation system
Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere
Become part of our international team
and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We
are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our
online tool.
If you have any questions, please contact career@mt-aerospace.de.
MT Aerospace AG
Human Resources
From OHB's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. Requirements, and whether the role is still open, are settled on the employer's own page.
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European satellites from Bremen, plus launcher structures from MT Aerospace in Augsburg.
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