The opportunity

A Munich-based deep tech company is developing next-generation datalink platforms for high-performance communications. They're hiring their first Operations, Supplier & Quality Manager to own the path from prototype to series production - standing up suppliers, building the quality system, qualifying parts, and shipping hardware that performs in the field on day one.

This is a manager-level role reporting directly to the CEO.

What you'll do

Build the supply chain - identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers across PCB, RF, mechanical, and EMS; negotiate terms, manage lead times, and own the BOM
Stand up production - design the production flow with the EMS partner; build first-article inspection, AOI/ICT plans, and FAI/PPAP documentation
Own quality - set up the QMS (ISO 9001 baseline, AS9100 path); drive root-cause analysis on field returns; close the loop with engineering
Drive certification - plan and execute CE, FCC, MIL-STD-810 testing campaigns; manage documentation and external partners
Hire and grow the team - build the operations function from one to many; define roles for procurement, quality engineering, and production support

What you bring

5+ years shipping electronics hardware at scale, ideally in defence, aerospace, automotive, or another regulated high-reliability sector
Hands-on supplier management - you have walked production lines, run FAIs, and held a vendor accountable through a yield issue
Quality systems fluency - ISO 9001 you can recite from memory; bonus for AS9100, IPC-A-610 Class 3, or military spec experience
Operator's mindset - you'd rather fix the problem in person than write a memo about it; comfortable in Munich and on a plant floor in Eastern Europe or Asia
Mission alignment - you believe sovereign European hardware is necessary and you want to build it

Bonus:

Experience with RF / SDR / antenna hardware production
Direct experience with German / EU export control (BAFA, ITAR-equivalent)
German language, written and spoken

Hiring process

TechTree Screening

Intro call - 30 minutes with the recruiting team
Deep dive - working session with a technical expert on a real operations problem: supply chain, quality, or certification
Case study in Munich - office visit to work through a live sourcing or quality scenario with the team
Offer - fast, transparent, mission-focused