Team Lead Composite Engineering - New Projects

avec compétence GmbH; Oberdorf (NW); On-site; CHF 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace manufacturing in Nidwalden, Switzerland, seeks an experienced leader to head composite structures development and certification activities for new aircraft programs, coordinating design, analysis and cross-functional teams.

In this role you will oversee technical development of composite structures, coordinate design, analysis and evaluation, liaise with design, manufacturing and certification stakeholders, and report progress on planning, budget and risks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in composite structures development and certification.
• Fluency in English and German (minimum B2).

Responsibilities

• Technical oversight of composite structures development for certification and modification campaigns
• Coordinate and lead design, analysis and evaluation of assigned projects
• Liaise with stakeholders across design, manufacturing and certification for composite structures
• Report project progress including planning, budget status and risk assessments
• Monitor technology advances and lead implementation studies for improvements
• Manage and coordinate internal and external suppliers

Skills

Composite structures

Certification processes

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

CS/FAR-23/FAR-25 knowledge

English & German (B2+)

Education

Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This role leads composite structures development and certification activities for new aircraft programs, coordinating design, analysis and cross-functional teams.

Tasks

• Technical oversight of composite structures development for certification and modification campaigns
• Coordinate and lead design, analysis and evaluation of assigned projects
• Liaise with stakeholders across design, manufacturing and certification for composite structures
• Report project progress including planning, budget status and risk assessments
• Monitor technology advances and lead implementation studies for improvements
• Manage and coordinate internal and external suppliers

Profile

• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in composite structures development and certification
• Strong analytical capabilities in design and structural analysis
• Hands-on leadership experience in development, testing, manufacturing and certification
• Knowledge of CS/FAR-23 and/or CS/FAR-25 certification requirements
• Fluency in English and German (minimum B2 level)

Offer

• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Company

Aerospace manufacturing