Team Lead Assembly (Hardware)

TL;DR

Team Lead Assembly (Hardware): Managing the production and assembly of professional-grade mobile mapping systems with an accent on daily production planning, lean manufacturing, and team growth. Focus on implementing 5S standards, eliminating shop floor friction, and co-leading a facility relocation project.

Location: Hybrid in Munich, Germany (Full visa and relocation support available for international candidates)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions, creating photorealistic digital twins of the built environment.

What you will do

• Own daily production planning and task allocation to meet throughput targets.
• Lead and develop the assembly team through regular 1:1s and structured career conversations.
• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management standards as a living culture.
• Optimize material flow and eliminate recurring shop floor friction in collaboration with SCM.
• Drive knowledge documentation and manage the onboarding of new team members.
• Co-lead the planned office and shop floor relocation scheduled for Q3 2027.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading production or assembly teams in a hardware manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and 5S in a live production context.
• Proven track record of people leadership, including developing team members and addressing underperformance.
• Comfort working within digital production workflows and ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Organized, structured, and calm under pressure.

Nice to have

• Experience with Jira or similar workflow tools in a production context.
• Background in precision or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Experience planning or executing a facility relocation.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 30 days of paid time off per year.
• Hybrid work setup and flexible working hours.
• Full visa and relocation support for international candidates.
• Subsidies for EGYM Wellpass (fitness) and Deutschlandticket (public transport).
• Attractive bike leasing model through JobRad.

Hiring process

• Initial screening call.
• Up to 4 rounds of interviews focusing on passion, interests, and mutual value.