Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace (Relocation)

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of holidays

On-site English lessons

Subsidized meals

Parking or free shuttle

Corporate events

Job summary

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG in Basel is seeking an experienced engineering professional for VIP aviation projects. You will translate customer specifications into engineering inputs and perform predictive analyses related to loads, water consumption, and balance.

You will assist sales and interior design in early project phases, prepare technical presentation content, and identify feasibility and risks, while developing new processes and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or relevant field.
• Strong understanding of physics, mechanics, aerospace tech & materials.
• Experience in VIP Aviation / Aerospace Engineering (5+ years).
• Excellent written and verbal English; French/German an advantage.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to safety.
• Ideal background in aerospace engineering; automotive/transportation ok.

Responsibilities

• Actively prepare engineering activities for new VIP aviation projects.
• Translate customer specs and design packages into engineering inputs.
• Perform predictive analyses: water, weight & balance, airframe loads, electrical loads.
• Support Sales and Interior Design early in projects with technical input.
• Prepare technical content for customer meetings.
• Check feasibility of customer/design requests.
• Define long-lead items; request quotes and place orders.
• Identify risks/new developments early; initiate item development.
• Contribute to budgeting for new projects and change orders.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation; develop new processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams or external parties on novelty items.

Skills

Proactive communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

English (written & spoken)

French or German (advantage)

Education

Degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering

Job description

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG in Basel is seeking an experienced engineering professional for VIP aviation projects. You will translate customer specifications into engineering inputs and perform predictive analyses related to loads, water consumption, and balance.

You will assist sales and interior design in early project phases, prepare technical presentation content, and identify feasibility and risks, while developing new processes and cost estimates.