Senior Metallic and Material Engineer (Aerospace)

OnTarget Communications; Stans; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications is seeking a Materials & Processes Engineer for a fully onsite role in Switzerland. You will lead qualification and introduction of metallic materials and assembly processes for aerospace applications, plan qualification test programs, and ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting design, manufacturing, certification, and supplier teams, maintaining technical documentation, and driving continuous improvement across materials

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace with metallic materials and assembly processes.
• Strong knowledge of metallic materials, surface treatments, joining technologies and assembly methods.
• Experience planning and executing qualification and validation test programs.
• Aerospace certification and regulatory requirements familiarity (EASA/FAA/FOCA).
• Understanding of REACH and RoHS environmental requirements.
• Analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical translation

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering or related discipline

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.