Senior Metallic and Material Engineer (Aerospace)

OnTarget Communication; Stans; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communication in Switzerland is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer to lead qualification and certification of metallic materials and assembly processes for aerospace programs. You’ll work with design, manufacturing, certification and supplier teams to ensure safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

The role requires hands-on testing, qualification planning, and documentation, with a focus on REACH/RoHS and aviation standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience within the aerospace industry focusing on metallic materials and assembly processes.
• Strong expertise in metallic materials, surface treatments, joining technologies, and assembly methods.
• Experience planning and executing qualification and validation test programs.
• Sound knowledge of aerospace certification and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with EASA, FAA, and FOCA regulations.
• Understanding of environmental and regulatory standards including REACH and RoHS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent German and English language skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification and introduction of new metallic materials and assembly processes for aerospace applications.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute material and process qualification test programs.
• Evaluate and approve metallic materials, joining technologies, and assembly processes.
• Ensure materials and manufacturing processes comply with aerospace quality and airworthiness requirements.
• Support design, manufacturing, certification, and supplier teams with materials and process expertise.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, specifications, qualification reports, and compliance records.
• Investigate material-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across materials and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Aerospace materials knowledge

Fluent German

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Materials/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Switzerland

Model: Fully Onsite

Scope: Fulltime, Employed

Are you passionate about advanced aerospace materials and assembly technologies? We are seeking an experienced Materials & Processes Engineer to play a key role in the qualification, implementation, and certification of metallic materials and assembly processes used in cutting-edge aerospace programs. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of aviation innovation while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification and introduction of new metallic materials and assembly processes for aerospace applications.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute material and process qualification test programs.

• Evaluate and approve metallic materials, joining technologies, and assembly processes.

• Ensure materials and manufacturing processes comply with aerospace quality and airworthiness requirements.

• Support design, manufacturing, certification, and supplier teams with materials and process expertise.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, specifications, qualification reports, and compliance records.

• Investigate material-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across materials and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience within the aerospace industry, focusing on metallic materials and assembly processes.

• Strong expertise in metallic materials, surface treatments, joining technologies, and assembly methods.

• Experience planning and executing qualification and validation test programs.

• Sound knowledge of aerospace certification and regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with EASA, FAA, and FOCA regulations.

• Understanding of environmental and regulatory standards including REACH and RoHS.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

• Fluent German and English language skills are essential.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for aerospace technology and innovation.

• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to materials qualification and compliance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Why Apply?

Join a highly innovative aerospace environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of safe, certified, and high-performance aircraft. If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth, regulatory excellence, and tangible impact on next-generation aviation programs, we'd love to hear from you.