Director Additive & Advanced Manufacturing (f/m/d) Startup Support

About Us

The TUM Venture Labs represent a nonprofit collaboration between the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a top-ranked European technical university, and UnternehmerTUM, a leading innovation and business creation center in Europe. Our aim is to establish the foremost hub for deep-tech and life-science entrepreneurship in Europe. Within our specialized labs, we empower innovative high-tech startups from ideation through to investor readiness, providing access to research infrastructure, industry collaborations, mentorship, and customized development programs.

Manufacturing is fundamental to Europe's economy and a vital component for industrial sovereignty and resilient supply chains. The TUM Venture Lab AM, situated within the TUM ecosystem and headquartered at the TUM-Oerlikon Advanced Manufacturing Institute in Garching with academic guidance by Prof. Peter Mayr, Chair of Materials Engineering of Additive Manufacturing, is playing a leading role in advancing this sector.

Your Mission

As Director of Additive & Advanced Manufacturing, you will:

• Lead the TUM Venture Lab AM strategically and operationally in close partnership with the Managing Director and your team, pushing forward the lab’s vision and growth.
• Drive the expansion of Europe's premier manufacturing startup community, supporting both creators of innovative solutions and users of manufacturing technologies.
• Guide technology-centered founding teams from concept to market entry, developing specialized programs and formats that effectively advance deep-tech ventures in additive manufacturing.
• Forge and expand connections among research institutions, industry collaborators, funding bodies, and investors, enabling science-based spin-offs and enhancing the ecosystem with expert mentorship and resources.
• Continuously scout for emerging technological trends and identify new growth avenues, adopting a cross-disciplinary approach aligned with the "One Venture Lab" principle.

Candidate Profile

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; a doctoral degree is advantageous.
• Expertise and hands-on experience in Additive Manufacturing, AI applied to Engineering, and building hardware systems.
• Established leadership experience, ideally combined with entrepreneurial insight obtained via founding startups, venture capital involvement, or roles within early-stage startups.
• A passion for entrepreneurship with a drive to translate technological advances into practical, impactful outcomes.
• Exceptional networking skills that enable effortless connection of people and ideas.
• Strong organizational capability, ownership mindset, and leadership approach characterized by clarity, empathy, and respectful communication.
• Fluency in both German and English for professional communication, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• A proactive builder mindset, demonstrating persistence until tangible results are achieved.

What We Offer

• A chance to contribute to making TUM’s entrepreneurial network the leading deep-tech innovation hub in Europe.
• A vibrant, well-connected workplace with inspiring professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders within Munich’s startup ecosystem.
• Flexible working hours along with opportunities for remote work from home.
• Access to a flexible mobility budget managed through the Moovster app.
• Funds dedicated to your personal and professional development.
• Possibility to participate in a company-supported Wellpass membership and utilize a JobRad bike leasing program.

Diversity & Inclusion

We highly value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply regardless of gender, social or ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

Contact

For questions or further information, please contact Carina Schreyer, Head of People & Culture. Our office is located at Lichtenbergstraße 6, 85748 Garching, Munich.