Mechanical Engineer – Jigs & Tooling for Production

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

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to lead jig and tooling development in our rocket motor department. You will design equipment for testing and production, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with mechanical, testing and industrialization teams to ensure seamless integration of components into our vehicles.

You should have 3+ years in mechanical engineering with production tooling experience, knowledge of machining and metrology, and fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Technical training as mechanical designer/drafter, Toolmaker or Mechanic is preferred.
• Min. 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering focused on production tooling.
• Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, composites and assembly processes, and metrology and inspection methods.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is desirable.
• Experience with 3D printing for tooling is a plus.
• Experience in design of automated solutions, special machines or test benches is beneficial.
• Experience across design, build, integration, test and operation preferred.
• Strong communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work to strict timescales within an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel to Destinus sites in Switzerland (max 20%).
• Fluency in English and German is required.

Responsibilities

• Take the technical lead for Jigs and Tools development.
• Review product designs from a production point of view.
• Understand and evaluate production steps and needed tools.
• Research off-the-shelf components and assemble them into production solutions.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOM and related production docs.
• Provide engineering calculations and supporting analysis for designs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers during production.
• Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment and consumables.
• Coach junior engineers and interns in jig tooling design and CAD.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into the vehicle.

Skills

Jigs & tools

Industrialization

CAD design

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical designer/drafter training

Tools

3D CAD

Metrology

Job description

Destinus is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to lead jig and tooling development in our rocket motor department. You will design equipment for testing and production, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with mechanical, testing and industrialization teams to ensure seamless integration of components into our vehicles.

You should have 3+ years in mechanical engineering with production tooling experience, knowledge of machining and metrology, and fluency in English and German.