Director of Manufacturing
PlanetBerlin, Germany
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.
Job Description
Planet is looking for a Director of Manufacturing to lead the NPI build process, manufacturing engineering, and factory operations. The role requires a well-established process and manufacturing engineer with experience in managing dynamic iterations, leading continuous improvement projects, and supporting new product launches.
Requirements
- 8+ years technical hands-on work experience building and growing production teams
- 6+ years supervisory/leadership experience
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Experience with manufacturing engineering, process engineering, product design, and extensive NPI
- Experience with complete end to end manufacturing documentation, process development and analysis with deep understanding
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
