Production Manager - Open Cosmos This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Open Cosmos and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Share page Facebook X LinkedIn Mail CTO · ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST · Harwell, UK Production Manager Apply for this job Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on… Working in our Chief Technology Office (CTO) The CTO division is where Open Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product development, and technical innovation,
the team designs, builds, and operates the satellites, systems, and platforms that make our missions possible. It’s a highly collaborative environment where ideas become real hardware, software, and data solutions that deliver impact from space. The Production team delivers Open Cosmos satellites on time, on cost, and on quality — across multiple global sites. At Harwell,
the team is growing to support around-the-clock production of complex satellite systems. What You'll Be Doing We're looking for a Production Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of our UK production operation. Reporting to the Head of Production, you’ll be responsible for the daily management of satellite assembly, integration, and test activities across multiple shifts. You’ll lead our Production Team Leads, set the operational rhythm, and make sure plans turn into predictable outcomes ensuring our teams, shifts, and processes work smoothly together safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Duties include: Running the day-to-day operation of AIT production across all shifts. Translating production plans into shift rotas, priorities, and staffing coverage. Leading and supporting Production Team Leads to deliver safely, on time, and to quality. Owning production KPIs, reviewing performance, and taking action where needed. Managing short-term operational risks and coordinating effective mitigations. Ensuring consistent use of processes, build documentation, and ERP reporting. Acting as the main operational interface with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities. Providing clear, structured updates to the Head of Production on performance and risks. What You’ll Bring Strong knowledge of day-to-day production operations in a manufacturing or engineering environment. The ability to lead team leads and maintain consistency across a shift-based operation. A solid understanding of production KPIs, capacity planning, and operational risk management. Knowledge of ERP systems, shop-floor reporting, and performance dashboards. A clear grasp of quality systems and health & safety
requirements in a technical setting. A structured, decisive approach — organised, calm under pressure, and focused on execution. This role will be based onsite in Harwell, UK To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this location. Why Open Cosmos? Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe. A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges. A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team. Division CTO Department ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST Role AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) Technician Locations Harwell, UK Employment type Full-time About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this. Apply for this job CTO · ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION & TEST · Harwell, UK Production Manager Loading application form Career site Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Open Cosmos? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
