Manufacturing Engineer (all genders)

Beyond Gravity; Luzern; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and mobile working

Public transport allowance

5 weeks vacation (with option to buy)

Training and development opportunities

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Beyond Gravity is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical expertise in composite aerospace manufacturing, lead process development, and optimize cost and manufacturability. You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality and project teams to ensure robust solutions.

You will drive qualification activities, develop tooling and automation solutions, and mentor colleagues while promoting Lean practices and design for manufacturing across programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in a high-technology industrial environment.
• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience in process development, optimization, material qualification, technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design to Cost (DtC).
• Experience developing tooling and equipment, including jigs, fixtures and automation solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, update manufacturing instructions, conduct root-cause analysis and manage non-conformities.
• Experience leading complex technical projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working with CAD tools and documentation systems; understands MES, SAP, and digital manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in material selection and manufacturing processes across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead root-cause investigations and define corrective actions.
• Drive design for manufacturing and cost optimization.
• Lead material and process qualification activities.
• Develop technical documentation and manufacturing work instructions.
• Support product development and production introduction with manufacturing input.
• Lead cross-functional technical projects with defined deliverables, schedules and budgets.
• Contribute to technical audits and compliance; identify gaps and follow-up.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing to improve flow and efficiency.
• Support technical proposals, risk assessments and early-stage concepts.
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues across disciplines.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Materials engineering

Lean Manufacturing

DfM

DtC

Tooling development

Automation solutions

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

CAD tools

MES

SAP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD tools

Automation equipment

KPI tracking tools

Job description

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

Your Crew

Beyond Gravity is a leading supplier of products, systems and solutions for the space industry. We develop and manufacture advanced technologies for satellites and launch vehicles, contributing to missions that push the boundaries of space exploration.

At Beyond Gravity, we combine engineering excellence, innovation and a strong collaborative spirit to challenge the impossible. We are passionate about what we do, curious about new possibilities and committed to achieving outstanding results together.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a technical expert within our manufacturing organization, supporting the development, qualification and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes for composite aerospace components. You will work closely with engineering, production, quality and project teams to ensure robust, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Your Mission

Provide technical expertise in material selection, material properties and manufacturing processes, supporting complex technical challenges across the product lifecycle.

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and translating production feedback into practical process enhancements.

Support production operations by leading root-cause investigations, resolving complex technical issues and defining effective corrective and preventive actions.

Drive design for manufacturing and cost optimization, promoting standardization, manufacturability and cost-effective product solutions.

Lead material and process qualification activities, including the definition of qualification methods for specialized processes, repairs, non-destructive inspection and failure analysis.

Develop technical documentation, including process specifications, manufacturing work instructions, technical reports and engineering dispositions.

Support product development and introduction, contributing manufacturing expertise to new products, technologies and production processes.

Lead cross-functional technical projects, coordinating activities, managing priorities, and taking responsibility for technical deliverables, schedules and budgets.

Contribute to technical audits and compliance, identifying gaps and ensuring appropriate follow-up within your area of expertise.

Promote operational excellence, applying Lean Manufacturing principles to improve production flow, eliminate bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.

Support technical proposals and risk assessments, contributing to quotations, concept development and project planning.

Share knowledge and mentor colleagues, strengthening team capabilities through technical guidance, best-practice sharing and collaboration across disciplines.

Your Story

You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field, with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

You bring strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes and materials, ideally within a complex, high-technology industrial environment.

You have experience in process development, optimization, material qualification, technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

You are familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design to Cost (DtC) principles.

You have experience developing tooling and equipment, including jigs, fixtures and automation solutions.

You can create and maintain technical documentation, update manufacturing instructions, conduct root-cause analysis and manage non-conformities.

You have experience leading complex technical projects and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

You are comfortable working with CAD tools and technical documentation systems, and you understand the role of MES, ERP systems such as SAP, and digital manufacturing tools.

You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment and the ability to balance technical requirements with cost, quality and schedule considerations.

You are an effective communicator who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues and working with specialists across different disciplines.

You are curious, adaptable and passionate about continuous improvement, with the confidence to challenge existing approaches and develop new solutions.

You demonstrate a collaborative mindset, take ownership of your work and contribute positively to a supportive, high-performance team.

It would be an advantage if you also have:

Experience in the aerospace or space manufacturing industry and an understanding of its technologies and market dynamics.

Hands-on experience with carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials, composite tooling and processing.

Knowledge of sandwich structure assembly techniques.

Experience with digital manufacturing tools, production station tracking and KPI management.

Project management experience, including planning, risk management and stakeholder communication.

Experience with global process standardization and technology transfer.

Why Beyond Gravity

• Work in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
• Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
• Flexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

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.We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

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.