Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Cockpit

AYES - Management & Technology Consulting; Luzern; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AYES is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Cockpit to join our engineering team in Switzerland. You will develop detailed mechanical designs for aircraft cockpit structures and components, with a focus on design for manufacturing, and collaborate across stress, manufacturing, certification, and systems teams to ensure compliant and manufacturable solutions.

The role requires about 10 years of aeronautics experience, proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter, and proven involvement in

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in mechanical design within aeronautics.
• Proven DfM, PDR and CDR experience.
• Experience with primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Proficient with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for cockpit structures and components.
• Design metallic parts with focus on DfM.
• Support the complete product lifecycle from design through industrialization.
• Participate in PDRs and CDRs.
• Produce and maintain high quality 3D models, drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with stress, manufacturing, certification and systems teams.

Skills

10+ years aerospace experience

Mechanical design

PDR and CDR experience

DfM design

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Cockpit

Contract: Permanent contract, full-time position

Salary: It will be discussed during the recruiting process, taking into consideration seniority and responsibilities within the activity.

AYES is a Switzerland-based Engineering and Technology consulting company headquartered in Baden. Our core business operates across several industrial sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Space & Defense, Railway, Energy, and Life Sciences.

With a strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence, AYES supports clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, delivering advanced R&D and technology solutions.

At AYES, people are at the center of everything we do. We believe that knowledge sharing, collaboration, and talent development are key drivers of sustainable growth and technological progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for aircraft cockpit structures and components.
• Design metallic parts with focus on Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Support the complete product development lifecycle, from design through industrialization.
• Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Produce and maintain high quality 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with stress, manufacturing, certification, and systems engineering teams to deliver compliant and manufacturable designs.

Our Ideal Candidate Should Have

• At least 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the aeronautics industry.
• Proven experience in: Detailed Design, Design for Manufacturing (DfM), PDR and CDR activities.
• Strong experience designing primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Solid knowledge of metallic structures and materials.
• Extensive experience designing cockpit structures and cockpit system installations.
• Proficiency with: Siemens NX, Teamcenter

If you are a detail-oriented communicator with a passion for technical precision, and you want to be part of a growing international engineering company with exciting opportunities in Europe and the USA, then... SAY YES AND GROW WITH AYES!