Team Lead Composite Engineering - New Projects

Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG; Stans; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International team

Flexible working hours

Pension solutions

Training support

Meal discounts

Team events

Zusammenfassung

Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG in Stans is seeking a Team Lead Composite Engineering for New Projects to drive the development of composite structures from concept through certification and entry into service.

You will lead design, analysis and manufacturing liaison across programs, manage suppliers, and ensure adherence to CS/FAR-23/25 and AMC guidance, while coordinating stakeholders and reporting progress to senior management.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in composite structures development and certification.
• Generalist composite structures engineer with hands-on leadership.

Aufgaben

• Technical oversight of composite structures development activities through certification and entry into service.
• Coordinate design, analysis and evaluation with stakeholders across programs.
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, certification and tooling teams.
• Report project progress, planning, budget status and risks to senior management.
• Monitor tech advances and lead implementation studies for component/process improvements.
• Manage internal and external suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team leadership

English fluency

German fluency

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's in Aeronautical/Mechanical Eng

Jobbeschreibung

Engineering & Training Systems

Team Lead Composite Engineering - New Projects

Primary work location

Stans

All workplaces:

Stans

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Your Tasks

• Technical oversight of all composite structures development activities in support of certification, continued airworthiness, improvement and modification campaigns for new products, from requirements capture through certification and entry into service
• Coordinate and lead the design, analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering judgement while ensuring compliance with company standards, procedures and overall product as well as program requirements
• Liaise with all stakeholders involved in the development of complex and advanced composite structures for new aircraft programs, from design through manufacturing and certification, including tooling, maintainability as well as material and process specialists
• Report project progress, including planning, budget status and risk assessments, to senior management
• Monitor technology advances and lead implementation studies for component and process improvements
• Manage and coordinate internal and external suppliers

With this you convince us

• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, combined with a minimum of 10 years of experience in composite structures development and certification
• Proven track record as a generalist composite structures engineer, combining strong analytical capabilities in design and structural analysis with hands-on leadership experience in development, testing, manufacturing technologies, certification, and implementation. This is considered a key requirement for the role
• Extensive experience across the full development lifecycle of aerospace composite structures, from requirements definition and structural sizing through qualification testing, certification, and entry-into-service as well as industrialization support
• Strong expertise in composites technology best practices (design for manufacturing), with a solid understanding of their integration across the aircraft development lifecycle
• Sound knowledge of CS/FAR-23 and/or CS/FAR-25 certification requirements, including applicable AMC guidance material and recognized aerospace standards related to composite structures
• Demonstrated leadership experience in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, combined with excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German (minimum B2 level)

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

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YOUR CONTACT

Lisa Kulbatzki
Recruiter
[phone]
pilatus-aircraft.com