Maintenance Manager (all genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We’re a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start‑up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We’re not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.
Your crew
Join our multidisciplinary team of 11 engineers, where you will help industrialize and support serial production of launch vehicle structures in Emmen (LU). You will work in a multicultural environment, closely collaborating with development engineering and our operations organization, engaging with a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organization fosters creativity and professional growth, supported by highly skilled experts. Here, you will have the opportunity to outperform yourself and learn something new every day, with each day bringing a unique chance to go Beyond.
Your mission
* Lead the Discipline of Total Productive Maintenance for the Swiss Structure operations
* Establish a robust and standardised TPM programme for the Emmen facilities, revising current processes and standard operating procedures as needed
* Plan, execute and deliver on scope, time and budget for all maintenance‑related activities
* Ensure that the plant jigs, tools, machinery and equipment are in a safe operating condition by completing planned, preventive and corrective maintenance requirements; create and maintain a safe and compliant working environment through adherence to all internal and external regulations, policies and procedures
* Maintain equipment in optimal production condition through adherence to the established TPM programme
* Effectively and economically manage external resources to maintain equipment operations in accordance with applicable requirements
* Continuously review production effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement and work with the Operations team to identify prevention actions that drive long‑term sustainment action plans
* Oversee plant and station/equipment reliability for industrial optimisation with a view to continuously reduce cost through improved equipment operation, maintenance and upgrades
* Manage and organise the critical equipment spare‑parts inventory and budget using lean manufacturing principles; establish optimal part quantities and re‑order points to mitigate machine downtime
* Continuously develop and improve the plant’s maintenance planning system so that it is an effective tool that helps reduce unplanned downtime and cost, whilst increasing machine productivity and maximising throughput
* Lead according to BG Space’s values and code of conduct, and drive people, knowledge and leadership development
Most important outputs and KPIs
* Establish a comprehensive TPM programme roadmap, showing short‑, mid‑ and long‑term goals and activities
* Strategically align within BGL the BPM‑TPM process and maintain as necessary
* Establish a BGLC Emmen TPM budget and maintain it year on year
Your profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
* Minimum 3 years of company‑relevant experience
* Demonstrate insight into quality and safety standards, including AS9100 and OSHA or similar
* Previously worked with tooling for processing composite, metallic and non‑metallic materials
* Experience with automation and machining
Nice to have
* Space or Aerospace experience
* Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge/experience; experience with SAP or other ERP, MS Office
* Experience with MES, CAD and other relevant complex software
* Industrie 4.0/5.0 knowledge
Why Beyond Gravity
* Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high‑tech products that will fly into space
* A highly specialised and motivated team with deep know‑how in a unique industry
* We live a hands‑on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
* Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity and paternity leave and many more)
* At least five weeks of vacation with the possibility to purchase additional vacation
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected category.
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