Mechanical Engineer

Jet Aviation Inc.; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver tailored mechanical solutions for VIP completions and government projects. You will work on highly customized interiors and systems, contributing across maintenance, completion, and governmental initiatives.

The role emphasizes technical ownership, collaboration with suppliers, and adherence to aviation standards. English fluency is essential, with German or French an asset in a fast-moving, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in VIP Engineering mechanical domains, with leadership or coordination exposure.
• Strong proficiency with CAE and CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Siemens NX, TeamCenter, and Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering processes, and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery with technical ownership across Maintenance, Completion, and Governmental projects from quotation to delivery.
• Capture technical baselines via data collection, surveys, photos, and 3D scans; maintain drawings and models.
• Develop mechanical design concepts for ATA bodies during upfront phase and ensure manufacturability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant solutions and timely project milestones.
• Participate in tests, reports, and certification activities to support validation and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

CAD tools

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

TeamCenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Category: VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments

Requisition Id: 6248

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

Join Jet Aviation and bring exceptional aircraft interiors and systems to life. As Mechanical Engineer within our Engineering team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of tailored mechanical solutions for Maintenance, Completion, and Governmental projects. Working at the intersection of engineering excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship, you will help transform customer requirements into high-quality, certifiable, and manufacturable design solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly customized aviation projects in a collaborative, international environment where technical expertise, ownership, and attention to detail truly make a difference.

Your role

• Support project delivery with technical ownership: Contribute to mechanical engineering activities across Maintenance, Completion, and Governmental projects from quotation to delivery.
• Build strong project foundations: Collect technical data, clarify scope and assumptions, and support quotation activities
• Capture the right technical baseline: Perform aircraft surveys including pictures, dimensions, and 3D scans.
• Shape concepts early: Develop mechanical design principles for system architecture for ATA 21, 35, and 38 during the upfront phase.
• Deliver robust design solutions: Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical parts, assemblies, and installations in line with engineering rules, quality standards, and project milestones.
• Manage interfaces effectively: Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and manufacturable solutions.
• Drive quality and improvement: Apply engineering standards, integrate lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Anticipate and resolve issues: Identify risks, elevate roadblocks, and address gaps between performed work and project scope.
• Support validation and compliance: Participate in tests, prepare reports, and contribute to certification and compliance documentation where required.
• Take ownership beyond design execution: Lead mechanical activities on assigned projects and act as checker, releaser, liaison support, or backup to the Mechanical Leader when needed.

What we offer you

• Work on unique and highly customized aircraft projects: Contribute to sophisticated aviation solutions in a premium and technically demanding environment.
• Grow through variety and responsibility: Take ownership across different project phases while expanding your technical and cross-functional expertise.
• Join a collaborative and international team: Work alongside experienced specialists in an environment that values quality, innovation, and teamwork.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related professional field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in VIP Engineering mechanical domains, ideally with exposure to leadership or project coordination responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency with CAE and CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Siemens NX, TeamCenter, and Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering processes, and interface management.
• Strong communication skills, a positive mindset, and a collaborative, solution-oriented way of working.
• Comfortable operating in a demanding, fast-moving environment with high quality expectations.
• Fluent in English; French and/or German is an asset.