A career at Lilium is for those who want to do something extraordinary. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology and customer experience.  

As part of a team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. By joining Lilium you will have the opportunity to work with a world-class entrepreneurial team of more than  950 people who are  as passionate about changing the world as you are.  

You will always act with safety and integrity in mind and embody our core behaviors of efficient and positive collaboration, ownership of time, continuous improvements and, ultimately delivering results.

We thrive on diversity and creating an inclusive culture, with more than 50 nationalities currently working hard to bring our vision of a sustainable world to life. 

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Production Equipment Engineering

Lead and manage a team of Production Equipment Engineers:

• Provide strong leadership to the Production Equipment team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Set clear expectations, goals, and performance metrics for team members to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and mentorship sessions to support individual growth and development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and open communication within the team.
• Promote and foster good interdepartmental relationships by enabling possible synergies and collaboration.

Oversee the development, selection, procurement, and implementation of Production Equipment across Lilium’s factories:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Production Equipment that aligns with the organization's production goals and standards.
• Oversee the lifecycle of Production Equipment, from conceptualization and design to procurement, implementation, and handover into operations and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate the most suitable technologies and vendors for Production Equipment.
• Ensure seamless integration of Production Equipment across internal factories, optimizing efficiency and standardization.

Enable your team:

• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance the technical skills and knowledge base of the team.
• Ensure that team members have access to the necessary tools, resources, and technology required to perform their roles.
• Implement prioritization strategies to align the team's efforts with critical business needs and objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas, provide input, and actively contribute to decision-making processes.

Lead the team in staying current with technological advancements and best practices:

• Encourage and facilitate continuous learning opportunities for your team.
• Establish a knowledge-sharing culture within the team, encouraging the exchange of ideas and best practices.
• Implement mechanisms for continuous improvement, incorporating feedback and lessons learned into the team's way of working.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in Production Equipment.

Develop business processes for the Production Equipment domain:

• Cover process gaps and ensure interface engineering documentation is provided timely.
• Regularly review and update processes in response to technology, regulatory, and organizational changes.
• Design and implement streamlined, standardized processes, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure that internal processes for equipment deployment are met.

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Life at Lilium:

The wellbeing of our employees is a high priority. In our HQ we have many initiatives such as free healthy food and drinks, free in-house gym and health days. In remote offices we offer online opportunities to stay connected and develop yourself as well including our culture club, learning terminal, Employee Assistance Program and many more.

 Lilium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.