Development Engineer – Composites Manufacturing Technologies (m/f/d)

OHB System AG; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

IG Metall pay scale

35-hour week

In-house canteen

Employee parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

MT Aerospace AG in Augsburg seeks a Development Engineer specialized in composites manufacturing technologies to advance factory processes for aerospace components.

You will lead qualification programs, support series production, and collaborate with design, analysis, and external partners to deliver prototypes and tested components. English proficiency and team skills are essential for cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Engineer (m/f/d) with TU/FH specialization in aerospace or related fields.
• Extensive experience in technology development within aerospace and composite materials.
• Experience with manufacture of composite components and prototypes.
• Familiarity with AFP systems and related programming is a plus.
• Strong communication within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify manufacturing technologies focusing on aerospace composites.
• Support and optimise manufacturing processes in series production.
• Supervise process qualifications and manage test programmes.
• Produce prototype parts and test components with proper documentation.
• Coordinate with design, analysis, and project partners.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Composite materials

AFP technology

Prototype manufacturing

CAD/CAM

Project coordination

Interdisciplinary communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Engineer (m/f/d) (TU/FH) specialising in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, fibre composites/lightweight construction, materials science or plastics engineering

Tools

AFP systems

Composites CAD/CAM

Job description

MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for major space programmes, including the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the American Space Launch System (Artemis mission) and other international launch systems. Our components are also used in satellites, spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, space refuelling stations and passenger aircraft. Our customers include globally active companies and system integrators such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing.Using manufacturing technologies that are unique worldwide, we produce high-performance products from metal and fibre composites that are uncompromisingly focused on performance. These include large load-bearing structures, cryogenic tanks, lightweight components, and fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load-bearing capacity with minimum weight.We owe our success to the initiative and passion of our employees, who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, in Bremen and at the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) works every day to actively shape the future of space travel.

Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Development Engineer - Composites Manufacturing Technologies (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

• Development and qualification of manufacturing technologies, with a focus on composites for aerospace applications
• Technical support and optimisation of manufacturing processes in series production
• Supervision and technical management of process qualifications
• Conducting test programmes, producing prototype parts and test components in accordance with aerospace standards, including the preparation of associated manufacturing documentation and specifications
• Point of contact with design and analysis
• Collaboration and coordination of project work with institutes, universities and partners
• Presentation of results in reports and meetings to management, project leaders and customers

Your Qualifications

• Engineer (m/f/d) (TU/FH) specialising in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, fibre composites/lightweight construction, materials science or plastics engineering
• Several years’ experience in technology development within the aerospace sector, with a strong focus on composite materials and processes
• Several years’ experience in the manufacture of composite components
• Several years’ experience with AFP systems, including their programming, would be desirable
• In-depth technical knowledge of AFP technology is desirable
• Experience with composites CAD/CAM is desirable
• Experience in the manufacture of prototypes or small-batch production
• Experience with construction methods, design and, where applicable, the calculation of fibre-reinforced composites
• Organisational skills, a solution-oriented approach and the ability to communicate technical matters effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• A network of companies and institutes in the field of fibre-reinforced composites
• Good judgement regarding technical, economic and scheduling matters
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Business-level proficiency in spoken and written English

We offer

• Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)
• Flexible working hours and flexitime account
• Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement
• 35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• Subject-specific training courses
• In-house canteen
• Employee parking spaces
• Employee recommendation system
• Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere

MT Aerospace AG
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