Senior Manufacturing Engineer (All Genders)

About the role

Beyond Gravity, a space company based in Zurich that develops and manufactures products for satellites and launch vehicles, is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. You will act as a technical expert in the manufacturing organization, supporting the development, qualification and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes for composite aerospace components, working closely with engineering, production, quality and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in material selection, material properties and manufacturing processes across the product lifecycle
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, turning production feedback into process improvements
• Lead root-cause investigations, resolve technical issues and define corrective and preventive actions
• Drive design for manufacturing and cost optimization, promoting standardization and manufacturability
• Lead material and process qualification, including methods for repairs, non-destructive inspection and failure analysis
• Develop technical documentation such as process specifications, work instructions, technical reports and engineering dispositions
• Support product development and introduction, and lead cross-functional technical projects with responsibility for deliverables, schedules and budgets
• Contribute to technical audits, compliance and risk assessments, and apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve production flow
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination
• Experience in process development, optimization, material qualification, technical problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Experience developing tooling and equipment, including jigs, fixtures and automation solutions
• Experience leading complex technical projects and working with multidisciplinary teams
• An advantage: aerospace or space manufacturing experience, hands-on experience with CFRP materials and composite tooling, sandwich structure assembly, digital manufacturing tools, project management and global process standardization

Required skills

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design to Cost (DtC)
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, conduct root-cause analysis and manage non-conformities
• Comfortable with CAD tools and technical documentation systems, and understanding of MES and ERP systems such as SAP

What we offer

• International environment with high-tech products
• Flexible and mobile working, at least 5 weeks of vacation with the option to buy more
• Employment conditions including contribution to public transport, training and development opportunities, and full paid maternity/paternity leave