Senior Production Mechanic Post-Processing CNC (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

The Senior Technician in the area of Post Processing takes on demanding technical tasks in the reworking of components and, through their expertise, ensures quality and process reliability in daily operations. Additionally, the Senior supports the team with in-depth system knowledge, structured working methods, and independent problem-solving.
In the absence of the team leader, the Senior Technician assumes defined operational coordination tasks to ensure the continuity of daily operations. This does not involve formal leadership responsibilities.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

1. Core Technical Tasks of the Senior Technician for Component Post-Processing

• Deburring, grinding, and polishing of components according to quality and drawing specifications

• Marking, labeling, and identifying components according to technical documentation

• Cleaning and final surface preparation

• Proper installation of thread inserts (e.g., Helicoils)

• Performing various pressing and joining processes, including preparation of the required components

• Manufacturing, adapting, and repairing simple auxiliary fixtures (turning, milling, drilling)

• Processing and reporting of production orders in the MES system

• Documentation of processed orders and relevant process data

• Participation in the optimization of processes, workflows, and standards in the post-processing area

• Creation and maintenance of work instructions, process documents, and checklists

• Identification and reporting of missing materials, tools, or auxiliary equipment

2. Deputy Tasks in the Absence of the Team Leader: Operational Daily Management

• Ensuring an overview of open and ongoing orders

• Setting daily priorities within the team

• Assignment of tasks based on qualifications, capacities, and order situation

• Resolving operational obstacles in day-to-day operations and initiating short-term measures

• Coordination with IT/Systems for processing open tickets

• Communication with planning/control regarding current production topics

• Clarification of component- or process-related questions with quality assurance

• Support in ensuring the availability of materials and tools

• Initiation of necessary immediate actions in case of missing parts or bottlenecks

• Preparation of operational ordering processes within defined frameworks

• Passing on relevant information to interface areas and team members

• Ensuring complete and traceable documentation in daily operations

Qualification Checklist

• Experience in deburring, grinding, and polishing

• Manual post-processing of sensitive components

• Understanding of fits and surface qualities

• Experience in joining and assembly work (mechanical)

Bonus Skills

• Very strong quality awareness

• Highly careful and conscientious way of working

• Awareness of the importance of each individual component

• Calm and clean working style during manual post-processing

• Openness to new technologies (automation, measuring devices, software)

• Accurate and clear documentation of inspections, deviations, and processing steps

• Ability to independently plan one's own work steps

• Responsible action within the framework of production guidelines

Language:

• Good knowledge of German is required; English skills are desirable

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

Disclaimer
Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.