VIP Aircraft Mechanical Engineer – Interiors & Systems

Jet Aviation Inc.; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium aviation projects

International team

Career growth

Job summary

Jet Aviation in Basel invites an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will design and deliver tailored mechanical solutions for Maintenance, Completion, and Governmental projects, turning customer requirements into certifiable, manufacturable designs with 3D models and 2D drawings.

You will own mechanical activities, coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, support validation and certification, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-moving,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in VIP Engineering mechanical domains, with leadership or project coordination exposure.
• Strong proficiency with CAE/CAD tools (AutoCAD, Siemens NX, TeamCenter).
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering processes, and interface management.
• Fluent in English; French and/or German is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery with technical ownership across Maintenance, Completion, and Governmental projects from quotation to delivery.
• Build strong project foundations by collecting technical data, clarifying scope and assumptions, and supporting quotation activities.
• Capture the right technical baseline through aircraft surveys including pictures, dimensions, and 3D scans.
• Develop mechanical design principles for system architecture (ATA 21, 35, 38) during upfront phase.
• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical parts, assemblies, and installations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and manufacturable solutions.
• Apply engineering standards, integrate lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify risks and address gaps between performed work and project scope.
• Participate in tests, prepare reports, and contribute to certification and compliance documentation where required.
• Lead mechanical activities on assigned projects and act as checker/releaser/liaison support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

TeamCenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jet Aviation in Basel invites an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will design and deliver tailored mechanical solutions for Maintenance, Completion, and Governmental projects, turning customer requirements into certifiable, manufacturable designs with 3D models and 2D drawings.

You will own mechanical activities, coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, support validation and certification, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-moving,