Lead Mechanical Engineer, Automation & Special Machines

Destinus; Zürich; Presencial; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Destinus is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead automation and special machines development within the rocket motor production area. You will design, prototype, and document production automation, ensuring manufacturability and seamless integration with the existing line.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering with automation exposure, strong CAD skills, and the ability to mentor juniors.

Formación

• Must hold a BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of three years in mechanical engineering with automation exposure.
• Experience designing automated solutions or test benches is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% within Switzerland.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsabilidades

• Take technical lead for automation and special machines development.
• Review production designs from a manufacturability perspective.
• Evaluate production steps and automation possibilities.
• Research off-the-shelf components and assemble automation solutions.
• Design and prototype machines and plan manufacturing.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs and manufacturing docs.
• Document design decisions with calculations and assumptions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve production issues.
• Choose standard parts and ensure best practices.
• Commission machines and hand over to production.
• Coach junior engineers and interns in CAD and manufacturing.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Automation projects

DFM

Mentoring juniors

Communication

English & German

Educación

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

3D CAD

BOM creation

DFM tools

Descripción del empleo

Destinus is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead automation and special machines development within the rocket motor production area. You will design, prototype, and document production automation, ensuring manufacturability and seamless integration with the existing line.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical engineering with automation exposure, strong CAD skills, and the ability to mentor juniors.