About The Exploration Company
Affordable and sustainable space exploration for all
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Planegg, Germany with a global vision
- Developing the Themis reusable space vehicle
- Team size of 51-250 dedicated to space innovation
- Focus on sustainability in space exploration
The Exploration Company, headquartered in Planegg, Germany, is dedicated to democratizing space exploration by providing affordable and sustainable solutions for both space and non-space industries. Their flagship product, the 'Themis' reusable space vehicle, aims to lower the cost of access to spac...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work. The company also offers generous PTO ...
🌟 Culture
The Exploration Company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, emphasizing sustainability and accessibility in space exploration. Their en...
Other Technical Roles • Mid-Level
Overview
The Exploration Company is hiring a Direct Material Procurement Technician to support the production of Nyx, a modular space orbital vehicle. You'll ensure that workshops and production teams are equipped with necessary materials. This role requires experience in supply chain management.
Job Description
Who you are
You have experience in supply chain management and procurement, ideally within a technical or manufacturing environment. You understand the importance of ensuring that production teams have the materials they need to succeed, and you are proactive in managing inventory and resources. You are detail-oriented and capable of coordinating with various teams to ensure facility and production readiness.
You possess strong organizational skills and can manage multiple tasks effectively. Your ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential in this role. You are committed to supporting the development of innovative technologies and understand the unique challenges of working in the aerospace sector.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that The Exploration Company's workshops and factories are stocked with all necessary consumables, equipment, and tools required for the production of Nyx. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Procurement and Head of AIT to manage the procurement process effectively. Your responsibilities will include performing standard supply chain management activities, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
You will also play a critical role in production readiness by ensuring that all in-house production teams have the raw materials and parts they need to produce development and flight units of the subsystems. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and success of the production process, making you an integral part of the team.
What we offer
The Exploration Company offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in the aerospace industry, contributing to the future of space exploration. We provide relocation assistance for those willing to move to Bordeaux, including visa sponsorship where applicable. Join us in our mission to make space travel more accessible and sustainable.
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