Production Data Engineer - Intern (All Genders)

STARK; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark is building the next generation of manufacturing execution for European defence manufacturing. We seek a strong MES Architect who will own and evolve the MES environment, mapping physical workflows to digital processes and ensuring end-to-end data traceability.

You will bridge IT and shop floor teams, develop analytics pipelines, dashboards, and real-time factory intelligence to optimize OEE, throughput and quality while maintaining rigorous security and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience owning and evolving MES environments.
• Ability to translate manufacturing processes into digital workflows.
• Strong collaboration between production and IT with focus on data governance.

Responsibilities

• MES Ownership & Evolution: Maintain and actively drive further development of the MES to map, support and improve workflows.
• Process Digitalization: Collaborate with production teams to translate physical processes into smart MES workflows.
• Systems Integration: Connect MES with ERP and shop-floor automation for traceability and data continuity.
• Production Intelligence: Develop data pipelines to monitor OEE, throughput, yield and downtime.
• Analytics & Visualization: Build dashboards to provide leadership with actionable insights.

Skills

MES Ownership

Process Digitalization

Systems Integration

IT Security & Data Governance

Tools

Power BI

Grafana

SQL

Python

Job description

At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting‑edge, AI‑driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next‑generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI‑driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field‑tested, multi‑domain solutions.

WHY JOIN US

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
• You will work alongside industry‑leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
• We foster a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

About the Team

You’ll be joining a hardworking, hands‑on team that thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes ownership, and is committed to delivering results within tight deadlines. Collaboration, practical problem‑solving, and a shared drive to continuously improve are at the heart of how the team works.

Your Mission

You will be the core architect of our digital shop floor. Your main mission is the continuous operation, optimization, and, above all, the innovative further development of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

In this role, you bridge the gap between IT and the shop floor: you don’t just see code and data,but you truly understand the physical manufacturing processes. By ensuring a seamless, end‑to‑end digital production flow, you create the foundation for real‑time factory intelligence.

Responsibilities

• MES Ownership & Evolution:Maintain, optimize - and actively drive the further development of our MES environment to map, support, and improve our physical assembly and manufacturing workflows.
• Process Digitalization:Actively collaborate with production teams to translate complex physical manufacturing processes into smart, digital workflows within the MES.
• Systems Integration:Connect the MES seamlessly with ERP and shop‑floor automation layers to ensure full traceability, data continuity, and quality analytics.
• Production Intelligence:Develop and maintain data pipelines to monitor key performance indicators such as OEE, throughput, yield, and downtime.
• Analytics & Visualization:Build and manage intuitive dashboards to provide leadership and operations teams with actionable insights.

Required Skills

• MES Ownership & Evolution:Maintain, optimize - and actively drive the further development of our MES environment to map, support, and improve our physical assembly and manufacturing workflows.
• Process Digitalization:Actively collaborate with production teams to translate complex physical manufacturing processes into smart, digital workflows within the MES.
• Systems Integration:Connect the MES seamlessly with ERP and shop‑floor automation layers to ensure full traceability, data continuity, and quality analytics.
• Mindset:Strong communication skills to act as a translator between production workers and software developers; meticulous attention to IT security and data governance.

Nice-To-Have

• Experience working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, ideally within defence, aerospace, automotive, or another highly regulated industry.
• Hands‑on experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Grafana, as well as SQL or Python for production data analysis and process optimization.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.