About the Role

At ARX Robotics, quality is essential to building reliable and mission-ready autonomous systems. As Production Quality Manager, you will own production quality and help establish robust, scalable processes as we grow.

You will work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve quality issues at the source, strengthen industrialization processes, and ensure our products meet high standards of reliability and performance.

What You’ll Build

Manage quality findings, non-conforming parts, material quarantine, rework, repairs, and concessions
Use SAP to quarantine material, block stock, and maintain accurate quality records
Establish incoming inspection plans, sampling processes, control plans, and first article inspections
Implement and maintain practical quality processes on the shopfloor
Conduct regular quality rounds on the shopfloor to identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities
Support quality activities throughout industrialization and production ramp-up
Work with engineering to feed production feedback into product and process improvements
Lead root-cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
Define and monitor quality metrics and support continuous improvement
Help build scalable production quality processes for the company’s growth and future international operations

What You Bring

Experience in production quality, industrialization, manufacturing, or a comparable hands-on quality role
Practical knowledge of non-conformities, inspection planning, control plans, sampling, and first article inspection
Experience establishing and implementing quality processes from scratch
Hands-on experience with SAP in a quality, inventory, production, or supply chain context; SAP S/4HANA experience is a plus
Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers
A structured, analytical, and hands-on approach to problem-solving
Strong ownership and the ability to drive issues through to sustainable resolution
Fluent German and English communication skills

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.

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About the company

ARX Robotics develops autonomous unmanned ground systems (UGS) and software to modernize European defense fleets. Its GEREON tracked and HECTOR wheeled platforms are paired with Mithra OS, an open-architecture software that networks and controls ARX hardware and legacy NATO vehicles. Mithra OS enables retrofitting and digitizing existing vehicles to operate as autonomous, AI-enabled assets with remote or autonomous control. The company differentiates itself with an open software layer, a fully European supply chain, and a software-defined, modular UGS approach, aiming to scale production fivefold, expand in Europe, and advance Mithra OS while preserving technological sovereignty.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$57.4M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

September 2026 DEUTZ delivered first GEREON systems twelve weeks after ramp-up.
June 2026 ARX Industries targets thousands of Rys Pro units in year one.
October 2026 Ukraine and Germany backed deeper ARX-Roboneers integration at presidential level.

What critics are saying

Ukraine drives concentration risk; losing Kyiv contracts would cripple 2027 revenue.
Quantum Systems founder sold ARX stake in February 2026, signaling competitive crossover risk.
Heavy battlefield dependence exposes ARX to casualty, procurement, and export-control shocks in 2026.

What makes ARX Robotics unique

Mithra OS retrofits legacy NATO vehicles, linking autonomy and AI across fleets.
ARX supplies Ukraine's largest Western-built UGV fleet, proving combat credibility since 2026.
DEUTZ and Roboneers partnerships give ARX European production reach across Germany, Ukraine, Poland.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
Employee Discounts
Professional Development Budget
Employee Referral Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

EU-Startups

Oct 5th, 2026

German DefenceTech startups deepen Ukraine ties as Quantum Systems secures deal for tens of thousands of drones

Two German DefenceTech companies have deepened their Ukraine operations during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's weekend visit to Kyiv. Munich-based Quantum Systems will have several tens of thousands of interceptor drones financed by Germany under its winter 2026/2027 military assistance package, manufactured in Ukraine. Meanwhile, ARX Robotics has expanded its relationship with Ukrainian company Roboneers into a strategic partnership for developing unmanned ground systems. The agreements reflect a growing trend of combining German capital with Ukrainian engineering and manufacturing. Germany's DefenceTech sector has attracted over €1.2 billion in disclosed funding recently. Quantum Systems raised €1 billion in July, whilst ARX Robotics completed a €42 million Series A in 2025. Both companies are establishing joint production facilities in Ukraine, with Quantum Systems already employing 80 people locally.

Tech.eu

Jun 25th, 2026

German-Ukrainian JV ARX Industries to mass-produce battle-tested Rys Pro unmanned ground vehicles for Ukraine

German company ARX Robotics and Ukraine's Roboneers have formed ARX Industries, a joint venture to mass-produce unmanned ground vehicles. The partnership will manufacture the battle-tested Rys Pro UGV across facilities in Germany and Ukraine, supporting Ukraine's target of supplying 50,000 UGVs to its military in 2026. ARX Industries aims to produce thousands of Rys Pro units in its first year, scaling to tens of thousands annually. The vehicles will handle casualty evacuation, frontline logistics, mining operations and combat roles. The joint venture integrates frontline feedback directly into production cycles. Supported by Ukrainian and German governments under the Build with Ukraine initiative, the partnership strengthens European defence manufacturing capacity whilst delivering critical equipment to Ukrainian forces.

Startup Rise Europe

Aug 31st, 2025

ARX Robotics Secures €9M Seed Funding

ARX Robotics, a Munich-based defense tech start-up, has secured €9 million in seed funding. The company develops scalable robotic systems for defense and commercial use, with its modular GEREON unmanned ground vehicle series already in service with several European armies. The funding, led by the NATO Innovation Fund, will be used to expand the team and scale production in Europe, contributing to European tech resilience and sovereignty.