Production Team Lead
On-siteLisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Job Summary
Own day-to-day MAIT execution for spacecraft manufacturing and optical payload integration, translating production plans into clear daily and weekly execution plans. Lead, mentor, and develop the production team by setting clear roles, performance standards, and building a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement. Establish structured daily management routines including production meetings and visual management to surface risks early. Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools to reduce waste and improve flow, while ensuring production activities comply with quality standards through root cause analysis. Act as the primary cross-functional point of contact with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Logistics during spacecraft builds. Maintain accurate use of MES and ERP systems to monitor performance. This role supports the ramp-up of ICEYE's sovereign SAR satellite constellation in Lisbon, Portugal, with formal opening expected in Q4 2026.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, integration, testing, or operations involving complex hardware
- Proven experience leading production, manufacturing, or technical operations teams
- Professional experience in aerospace, space, aircraft, defence, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting production ramp-up, new factory setup, or new production line introduction
- Experience with structured daily performance management and Lean manufacturing methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, standard work, visual management)
- Experience working with complex hardware in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in structured root cause analysis
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong written and spoken English
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with satellite assembly, integration, and testing
- Experience with optical payload integration or other high-precision hardware
- Experience with NPI/industrialisation activities or PFMEA, control plans, and process capability tools
- Experience working closely with engineering teams during new product introduction
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