Manufacturing & Supply Chain Specialist - #2140877

Your mission

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Manufacturing & Supply Chain Specialist in our Berlin location to manage our company's procurement activities and develop robust sourcing strategies. In this role you will be ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, identifying new supplier opportunities, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The work will include hands-on time and will require flexible and creative problem solving, close work with the assembly- and prototyping-team in achieving milestones and assisting to maintain a professional quality in our product line.

Your Roles and Responsibilities will be:

• Hands-on Sourcing & Cost Efficiency: Actively procure materials, negotiate deals, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Supplier & Network Management: Directly manage supplier relationships and build out our critical supply network.
• Inventory & Order Control: Oversee inventory, process purchase orders, and ensure seamless material flow.
• Prototyping & Machinery Operation: Operate machinery to create prototypes and bring product designs to life.
• Assembly & Production Support: Contribute directly to product assembly and support overall manufacturing operations.
• Practical Data & Reporting: Maintain tracking systems and use data to identify and solve operational issues quickly.
  
  

Your profile

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical field.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in a similar operations, production, or procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing, hardware, or startup environment.
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and contributing to cost-reduction initiatives.
• Practical experience with inventory management systems and purchase order processes.
• Demonstrable experience with prototyping tools or machinery (e.g. 3D printers, CNC, laser cutters, various hand tools).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup culture, where adaptability and proactivity are key.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical experience operating various machinery and tools.
• A self-starter who can manage multiple tasks independently and take initiative.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support various aspects of our operations.
  
  

Why us?

• Competitive salary
• A truly open-minded and supportive work environment with a high level of employee empowerment
• Flexible working hours
• An international team that enthusiastically implements new ideas
• Working in an inspiring environment of a think tank, workshop, production hall, collaborating with distributed colleagues
• Free snacks, coffee and tea
  
  

About Us

Quantica is an additive manufacturing technology company that has developed its own printhead technology. Our novel printhead technology enables professionals to print using functional materials previously deemed impossible.

Quantica´s headquarters is located in Berlin, and we have an office in Barcelona as well. We employ people from a multitude of disciplines, such as printhead engineers, material scientists, physicists, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, software developers, system engineers as well as business and marketing specialists. As our team comes from diverse backgrounds and from all five continents our most used and default language is English.