Managing Director – Ireland

About the role

CubeSpace is establishing a combined manufacturing, sales and customer‑support hub in Dublin. As Managing Director you will build, lead and scale the European operation from the ground up, reporting directly to the Board.

Key responsibilities

• Secure and fit‑out manufacturing and office facilities, commission production and test equipment, and implement ERP/MRP systems for production readiness.
• Ensure full compliance with Irish and EU regulatory, employment, tax, export‑control and corporate‑governance requirements.
• Build and lead a high‑performing multidisciplinary team, fostering a values‑led, performance‑driven culture.
• Obtain ISO 9001 / AS9100 registrations, customs and export‑control approvals, and achieve the first external audit within 12 months.
• Drive commercial growth by engaging the European space ecosystem, leading complex bids and negotiations, and establishing a responsive customer‑support framework.
• Qualify European suppliers, negotiate framework agreements and design efficient logistics processes.
• Oversee production planning, capacity management and continuous‑improvement initiatives, publishing monthly operational KPIs.
• Own full P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and delivery of EBITDA targets.
• Provide risk‑based governance, reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
• Translate global strategy into a Europe‑specific roadmap and collaborate with South African R&D and production teams.

Required profile

• 10+ years senior leadership in aerospace, space systems or high‑technology manufacturing, with experience establishing new operations.
• Proven track record of full P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting and delivering revenue and margin targets.
• Strong commercial acumen in leading complex bids, negotiations and customer engagements.
• Experience building high‑performing teams and embedding a strong, values‑aligned culture.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Operations or Management; postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

Required skills

• Implementation and use of ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
• Understanding of EU regulatory, export‑control and Irish employment regulations.
• Experience with supply‑chain qualification, framework agreements and logistics design.