Manufacturing Engineer (All Genders)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We embody a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, merging a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a flawless 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 also committed to improving life on Earth.
Your Crew
Join our multidisciplinary team of 11 engineers, where you will play a pivotal role in the industrialization and support of serial production of launch vehicle structures in Emmen (LU). You'll thrive in a multicultural environment, closely collaborating with development engineering and our operations organization, and engaging with a broad range of technologies. Our collaborative and lean organization fosters creativity and professional growth, supported by highly skilled experts. Here, you'll have the opportunity to excel and learn something new every day, as each day presents unique chances to go Beyond.
Your Mission
- Provide daily support to manufacturing operations and related support teams to ensure technically accurate manufacturing and product flow, thereby maintaining necessary quality, on-time delivery, and production costs.
- Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, design engineering, and other teams to define manufacturing work instructions, equipment usage, tools, materials, and training.
- Utilize project management techniques and tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements.
- Play a key role in the non-conformance process, ensuring appropriate procedures for root cause analysis, corrective measures, and preventive actions are implemented.
- Support continuous improvements in manufacturing processes to meet customer quality, cost, and demand requirements.
- Establish and provide necessary documentation in support of strategic operations programs and customer programs, and participate in project reviews as needed.
- Proactively support and coach production technicians through frontline support, utilizing an integrated project team approach; provide training materials (both software and hardware) as needed.
- Establish standard work practices across manufacturing to eliminate waste and increase productivity.
- Develop and verify new jigs, tooling, equipment, parts, and processes to meet requirements.
- Actively participate in the change management process related to your manufacturing process, driving and implementing process and design changes, supporting business process improvements.
- Collaborate with international colleagues to evaluate, improve, and standardize the latest processes across the company portfolio.
Your Story
- B.S. degree or equivalent experience in a related engineering field.
- Insight into quality and safety standards, including AS9100 and OSHA or similar.
- Experience working with composite, metallic, and non-metallic materials.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of German is an advantage.
- Experience in the space or aerospace sector is beneficial.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems, and proficient in MS Office.
- Experience with MES, CAD, and other relevant complex software.
Why Beyond Gravity
- Work in an international environment with a global mindset and cutting-edge products that will journey into space.
- Join a highly specialized and motivated team with extensive knowledge in a unique industry.
- We uphold a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously.
- Enjoy attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
- Benefit from flexible and mobile working arrangements and at least 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to purchase additional time off.
Ready for Lift-off?
Our core values — Passionate, Together, and Curious — empower us to 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 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.