Production Team Lead (m/f/d)

About the Position

We're looking for a Production Team Leader to lead a team of operators on the production floor, driving output, quality, and continuous improvement as we ramp toward volume. You'll be the connective tissue between the shop floor and the systems, processes, and people that keep it running.

Your Roadmap To Make an Impact

• You lead and motivate a team of production operators, training, coaching, and managing performance day to day
• You plan, ramp, and sustain output at rate across series/volume production
• You drive root-cause problem solving and hold the line to quality standards
• You work with production tracking/ERP/MES systems and technical drawings/work instructions to keep the floor running smoothly
• You coordinate across departments, engineering, quality, supply chain to remove blockers
• You flex across Shifts and Sites as the production/ Business needs requires

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Team Leader, Line Leader, Shift Supervisor, or similar role in a production/manufacturing line environment, ideally in electronics, aerospace, automotive, defense, or similar high-precision industries
• Demonstrated experience with series/volume production , planning, ramping, and sustaining output at rate
• Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, standard work, kaizen, takt time, line balancing)
• Experience leading and motivating a team of production operators, including training and performance management
• Working knowledge of quality systems and root-cause problem solving
• Comfortable working with production tracking/ERP/MES systems and reading technical drawings/work instructions
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across departments
• Flexibility to work shifts as required by production schedules

 Nice to Have

• Background in drone/UAV, aerospace, avionics, or precision electronics assembly
• Experience with electro-mechanical assembly, wiring harnesses, or composite structures
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems
• Exposure to production ramp-up or new facility start-up environments
• Experience with ESD-sensitive and FOD-controlled environments

Why TYTAN?

• Build technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defence systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe’s security
• Shape scalable defence capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale
• Contribute to networked air defence: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defence architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors
• Develop for real-world operations: Build capabilities together with end users and improve them continuously based on direct operational feedback
• Move fast and take ownership: Work in a focused, high-performance team where decisions are made quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact
• Define a new generation of defence technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company
• Work with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe

Our Benefits

• Virtual stock options: Participate in our success through Virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation
• Monthly allowances: €106/month in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit
• Regular health care events: Health check-ups, skin screenings, mental health workshops, and an annual vitamin infusion on us
• Referral bonus: Earn a reward when someone you refer joins the team
• Regular team events: On- and off-site activities to connect and celebrate together
• Corporate discounts: Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office built for focus and collaboration

About us

At TYTAN, it is more than just a job; it is about embracing autonomy, personal growth, and purpose. Make a lasting impact in the new era of defense! Join us to create a safer world for all.

WE are 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.

Please note that we currently do not offer visa sponsorship, so we’re only able to consider candidates who already have a valid work permit. All qualified applicants are hereby encouraged to apply.