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# Senior Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) at ARX Robotics GmbH

- **Company:** ARX Robotics GmbH
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/arxroboticsgmbh/jobs/4952329101

## Job description

## About the Role

As Senior Manufacturing Engineer (m/w/d) you are the critical interface between R&D and production — translating engineering designs into manufacturable, documented, and scalable production-ready systems. You take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, ensure that production teams are fully equipped and trained, and feed operational reality back into the engineering process.

You thrive in environments where precision, documentation, and cross-functional communication determine whether a product makes it from prototype to series production on time and to quality.

## What You'll Build

- Act as the primary interface between R&D and Production, ensuring seamless transfer of product knowledge, design intent, and technical specifications into the manufacturing environment
- Own and maintain production documentation including assembly instructions, Manufacturing Bills of Materials (mBOM), work instructions, tooling lists, and equipment specifications
- Define and document manufacturing processes, including process flows, workstation setups, and cycle time estimates for new products and engineering changes
- Actively participate in and shape DFA/DFM (Design for Assembly / Design for Manufacturability) review meetings, providing structured feedback from a production perspective
- Assess and communicate producibility, inspectability, and assembly risks early in the design cycle, driving actionable design change recommendations
- Channel structured feedback from production back into R&D, ensuring design decisions are grounded in assembly and manufacturing reality.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute pilot runs and zero-series builds (Null-Serien) from the first prototype through to series readiness
- Own the Golden Sample approval process — defining acceptance criteria, coordinating sign-off, and ensuring traceability. Coordinate First Article Inspection (FAI) where applicable
- Support the development and qualification of tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required for new product builds
- Conduct initial training of production staff on new products, assembly processes, and engineering changes — ensuring build quality from day one
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process bottlenecks, reducing rework rates, and improving production efficiency over time

## What You Bring

- Completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) in a relevant technical field, ideally followed by a state-certified technician qualification (Staatlich geprüfter Techniker) or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
- Several years of hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with direct exposure to product development and engineering collaboration
- Proven experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), including zero-series, prototype builds, and golden sample qualification processes
- Strong understanding of assembly processes, production documentation standards (mBOM, work instructions, tooling specs), and change management
- Confident participation in DFA/DFM analyses with the ability to translate engineering designs into practical, production-ready feedback
- Familiarity with quality methodologies such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, or First Article Inspection processes is a strong advantage
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing specifications.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented personality with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills — able to bridge technical and operational teams effectively; fluent in English, German is a plus

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

## What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

- Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
- 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
- Employer-supported pension contribution
- Learning & development support and team events budget
- Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
- Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
- Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
- Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

## About Us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

You can find ARX Robotics Applicant Privacy Policy [here](https://www.arx-robotics.com/legal/privacy#4-applicant-management).

## About ARX Robotics GmbH

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ARX Robotics develops mission-ready, software-defined autonomous mobile robotics and a digitalization platform (MITHRA OS) to modernize legacy military fleets and strengthen European defense sovereignty.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Series A extension; total funding €42M)
- **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Marc Wietfeld (CEO), Maximilian Wied (CTO), Stefan Roebel (COO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; Autonomous Mobile Robotics; Defense Technology
- **Target customers**: Western armed forces, defense ministries, and allied governments (B2G)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Strengthen Europe’s technological resilience and sovereignty with software-defined systems built by soldiers and ready for deployment."

## Products & Services
- **HECTOR**: Scalable land capability – an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for frontline battlefields and complex multimodal logistics. (Hardware + software)
- **MITHRA OS**: A comprehensive digitalization platform that transforms both new and legacy platforms into networked, AI-enabled, and tactically deployable systems. Modular, open-architecture, mission-ready. (SaaS/platform)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed; total funding of €42M as of the Series A extension in early 2025
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue not publicly available; total funding €42M (2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: NATO Innovation Fund, HV Capital (lead Series A), Speedinvest (lead extension), Project A Ventures, Omnes Capital, Discovery Ventures
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Team grew to ~140 employees by winter 2025
  - Opened offices in London, Berlin, and Kyiv
  - Systems actively deployed in Ukraine and used by multiple European armed forces
  - Expansion into UK with a production facility and predominantly UK supply chain

## Competitive Advantages
- **Software-defined, open-architecture systems** that enable rapid integration with existing command systems and legacy fleets
- **Built by soldiers** – strong domain expertise and real-world testing
- **Backed by NATO Innovation Fund**, signaling strategic government alignment
- **European production focus** reduces supply chain dependency and supports reindustrialization of defense capabilities

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling production capacity across Europe (UK facility announced)
- Forming strategic industrial partnerships to accelerate manufacturing
- Deepening AI and autonomous capabilities for frontline deployment
- Expanding from UGVs to a broader platform ecosystem for multi-domain operations

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven environment emphasizing purpose, innovation, collaboration, and bravery. Values directly tied to strengthening European security.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/in-office presence expected given hardware-software integration; offices in Munich, Berlin, London, and Kyiv.
- **Growth**: Rapidly scaling startup (from ~40 to 140+ in a year) offers significant career progression opportunities.
- **Engineering focus**: Heavy investment in autonomy, sensor fusion, perception, DevOps, and safety engineering. Hands-on robotics development with real-world impact.
- **Perks**: Mentioned "For secure Europe and further benefits" – specifics not detailed; typical startup perks likely include equity, flexible working, and equipment.

## Sources
1. [arx-robotics.com](https://www.arx-robotics.com/)
2. [arx-robotics.com/about-us](https://www.arx-robotics.com/about-us)
3. [arx-robotics.com/careers](https://www.arx-robotics.com/careers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/arx-robotics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/arx-robotics)
5. [job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/arxroboticsgmbh](http://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/arxroboticsgmbh)

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