Jigs & Tooling Mechanical Engineer (Production Lead)

Destinusgroup; Payerne; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a hands‑on mechanical engineer to deliver jigs and tooling for rocket motor testing and production. You will lead the tooling development, review designs for manufacturability, and work with cross‑functional teams across design, testing, and industrialization.

With at least 3 years in mechanical engineering and experience in tooling, you will design, build, and validate production solutions.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Min. 3 years in mechanical engineering focused on jigs & tooling for production.
• Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, composites, assembly, metrology.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge desirable.
• 3D printing for tooling is a plus.
• Experience in design, build, integration, test and operation.
• Fluency in English and German languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead Jigs and Tools development from a technical perspective.
• Review designs from a production point of view.
• Understand and evaluate production steps and needed tools.
• Research off‑the‑shelf components and combine into a production solution.
• Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and related production docs.
• Deliver engineering calculations and documentation to substantiate designs.
• Manage suppliers and manufacturers during manufacturing.
• Coach junior engineers and interns in jig and tooling design.
• Participate in design reviews across development stages.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure integration and functionality.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD (3D CAD)

Job description

Destinus is seeking a hands‑on mechanical engineer to deliver jigs and tooling for rocket motor testing and production. You will lead the tooling development, review designs for manufacturability, and work with cross‑functional teams across design, testing, and industrialization.

With at least 3 years in mechanical engineering and experience in tooling, you will design, build, and validate production solutions.