Manufacturing Engineer Satellites Mechanisms (all genders)

Manufacturing Engineer Satellites Mechanisms (all genders)

We are mission critical

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first startup to combine agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Around 1600 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, USA and Finland) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leader in selected satellite products and for constellations in the New Space sector. Beyond Gravity also uses its space knowledge for applications outside of space technology: The high-precision products have already been used in the semiconductor industry for more than 20 years.

Your responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and reviews project work in Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration & Testing (MAIT)
• Is the MAIT I/F to project management: He/she regularly updates and reports the manufacturing status to the project manager and the project team as well as customer if needed
• Supports Design wrt. Manufacturability and design-to-cost (e.g., holds regular reviews in front of CAD with design, procurement and suppliers during design phase, checks internal manufacturability together with the assembly & test technicians)
• Estimates the required production time and ressources for initial models and non-recurring activities.
• Defines the projects material demands (incl. Jigs & Tools) according to customer forecasts, sales orders or inputs from project management
• Is document owner of the MAI Plan (including flows and layouts) and assembly procedures
• Drives trouble shooting within production. Is the first point of contact for the Assembly & Test Technicians
• Continuously improves process capability, quality and efficiency
• Advises procurement and suppliers on technical questions (1st level support, 2nd level à Engineering)

Your Profile

• University degree or technical college degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or similar
• Hands-on mentality
• Customer – and service-orientation
• Strong communication skills
• 2+ years of previous hands-on Engineering experience in a more complex manufacturing setting.
• Space or Aerospace experience, or other regulated industries, such as medical devices or semiconductor industry
• Experience in manufacturing technologies and basic knowledge of materials science are an advantage
• SAP know-how
• Know-how in lean manufacturing or operational excellence
• Experience with MES, CAD and other relevant complex software

What we offer

• Work in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
• Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
• Flexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Your contact

Did we spark your interest in this exciting position? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.

Recruiter/HR Manager: Stefan Hunger | https://beyondgravity.com

Zürich, ZH, CH