Manufacturing Engineer (All Genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We blend agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1,700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We are not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry; we are helping to improve life on Earth.
Your Crew
You will join a committed and collaborative team driven by operational excellence and pragmatic, hands-on problem solving. Our crew stands out for its versatility, adaptability, and strong continuous improvement mindset. It brings together experienced production specialists, quality experts, and engineers who work closely on the shop floor to deliver high-performance, robust, and sustainable manufacturing solutions.
We value standardization of best practices, structured processes, and a results-oriented culture, where every team member actively contributes to flow optimization, industrial reliability, and overall operational performance.
Your Mission
- Provide daily support to mechanical assembly operations to ensure technically robust processes that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Analyze, define, and optimize production flows (efficiency, quality, cycle time).
- Lead and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (Lean manufacturing, waste reduction, performance optimization).
- Drive the industrialization of new products and processes, from production transfer to serial manufacturing.
- Define, document, and maintain standard work procedures, assembly instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
- Participate in the definition, implementation, and validation of tooling, production equipment, and industrial processes.
- Support production ramp-ups and production start-ups.
- Identify and implement process improvements aimed at cost reduction, quality enhancement, and industrial robustness.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
- Contribute to root cause analyses and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Utilize and support SAP ERP tools (knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is considered an asset).
Your Profile
- Engineering degree or Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly processes.
- Experience in industrialization, standardization, and process optimization.
- Good understanding of production flows and shop floor realities.
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with operational teams.
- Fluency in French is required; English is considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of Power Automate is a plus.
Additional Assets
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma).
- Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP systems.
- Experience in demanding industrial environments (precision, quality, regulatory standards).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Why Beyond Gravity
- A stimulating industrial environment focused on performance and operational excellence.
- Concrete challenges related to process optimization and manufacturing robustness.
- A hands-on culture that values initiative and shop floor-driven improvements.
- Opportunities for technical and professional development.
- Attractive working conditions within a collaborative environment.
Are You Ready for Lift-Off?
Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights by applying online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Redouan El Jaya | redouan.eljaya@beyondgravity.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.