Metal Manufacturing Manager – Garching

About the role

We are supporting a fast‑growing technology company that needs a Metal Manufacturing Manager to lead the transition from prototype development to serial production. Based in Garching, Bavaria, you will shape the manufacturing strategy, build scalable processes and grow with the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise metal manufacturing processes from prototype to serial production.
• Establish scalable workflows, standards and procedures to support rapid growth.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to boost quality, efficiency and capacity.
• Oversee metal forming, bending, welding and joining techniques.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Introduce new equipment, production methods and infrastructure.
• Identify automation opportunities and operational‑excellence projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Required profile

• Proven experience in metal manufacturing, production engineering or industrialisation.
• Track record of taking products from R&D/prototype to repeatable production.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to progress to senior manufacturing leadership.

Required skills

• Metal forming
• Metal bending
• Welding
• Joining technologies
• Lean manufacturing
• Process optimisation
• Continuous improvement
• Automation