Head of Production Assembly and Maintenance | Abteilungsleiter Produktion Aufbau und Instandhaltung Ref.-Nr.: 2026-0108

Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Production Assembly and Maintenance, you will take full responsibility for managing the department's operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and timely delivery of production goals. Your day-to-day work involves planning and executing customization projects, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing the lifecycle of production equipment and test systems. You will manage a team of approximately 40 employees, focusing on both disciplinary leadership and professional development. A key part of your role includes collaborating with R&D (software, hardware, and board testing) to implement sustainable maintenance strategies and ensure the technical performance of automated systems. You will also handle budget management, capacity planning, and the installation of new equipment. This position is ideal for an experienced leader with a technical background who thrives in a complex, interdisciplinary environment, offering the opportunity to shape future technology concepts and operational strategies within a high-tech production setting.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the development, implementation, and operation of complex, automated production equipment and test systems
  • Leadership experience with the ability to drive decisions and manage teams
  • Experience in testing mechanical, fiber-optic, and micromechanical sensors is preferred
  • Experience in the inspection and qualification of optical components and electronic modules
  • Experience in project planning and utilization of standard project management tools

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified