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Team Lead Electronics Manufacturing (m/f/d)

OHB logoOHBWeßling bei München, GermanyPosted 2w ago

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## OHB System AG – We.Create.Space OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space.

These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

For permanent employment OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a ## Team Lead Electronics Manufacturing (m/f/d) At OHB, we specialize in the high-precision manufacturing of electronics for space applications and offer you the opportunity to take both technical and disciplinary responsibility for an innovative team.

Our focus is on the production of one-off units and the development of customized solutions rather than industrial mass production of standardized assemblies. Complex manufacturing processes must be developed and established for implementation. Our products are typically required to operate flawlessly in orbit for 15 years.

This requirement defines our manufacturing processes, particularly with regard to the definition and qualification of individual work steps. ## Technical and Disciplinary Leadership - You will take technical and disciplinary responsibility for a team in electronics manufacturing with a focus on PCB assembly, electronics integration, and cable harness manufacturing. ## Production Planning and Cross-Functional Collaboration - You will plan and manage personnel deployment and manufacturing resources, taking into account delivery dates, capacities, and priorities. - Together with department management, you will contribute to medium- and long-term capacity planning. - You will support internal and external manufacturing projects already during the planning and preparation phase with your manufacturing expertise. ## Quality and Compliance Responsibility - You will ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g.

ECSS-Q-ST-70-61C), manufacturing regulations, as well as customer-specific and regulatory requirements. - You will also ensure the maintenance of relevant ECSS certifications within the team. ## Team and Process Development - Together with department management and the manufacturing team, you will initiate and support measures for the continuous improvement of processes, workflows, and manufacturing methods. - Your focus will also include the continuous modernization and digitalization of manufacturing. - You will promote the technical and personal development of your employees and support the development of future competencies within the team. ## Strategic Development - You will actively contribute to the strategic development of electronics manufacturing and introduce new technologies, manufacturing methods, and automation solutions into the organization. ## Your Qualifications - Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field or , alternatively, further qualification as a state-certified technician or master craftsperson with many years of professional experience in electronics manufacturing - Experience in the planning, control, and optimization of manufacturing processes - Initial or several years of experience in the technical and/or disciplinary leadership of employees is desirable - Knowledge of and experience with relevant standards and norms, ideally ECSS or IPC - Strong communication and leadership skills - Good written and spoken English - High sense of responsibility and quality awareness, combined with a structured and solution-oriented way of working ## We offer Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad Structured on-boarding process (incl.

Assignment of a buddy in the first months) Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue space projects Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website .

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool. OHB System AG Human Resources Questions regarding this posting? Alfrida Paja is available under ­ ­career@ohb.de .

From OHB's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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