Production Engineer – UAV Platform

Twentyfour Industries; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation support

Remote options

Equity options

Wellpass

Zusammenfassung

Twentyfour Industries seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own UAV platforms from prototype to production, bridging R&D and manufacturing to ensure buildability, scalability, and mission readiness. You will define processes, drive DFM/DFA with R&D, and actively build, test, and improve hardware for reliable field deployment.

The role emphasizes PCB/assembly knowledge, materials selection, and rigorous testing under environmental and functional stress, with a focus on fast iteration and

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on manufacturing experience in aerospace, robotics, UAVs, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturability and design for manufacturing (DFM/DFA).
• SolidWorks CAD experience and ability to read technical drawings.

Aufgaben

• Own the build: assemble, test, and iterate UAV prototypes and subsystems hands-on.
• Drive DFM/DFA with R&D to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Define materials, processes, and assembly methods balancing performance, weight, cost, and scalability.
• Establish production standards with assembly documentation and test procedures.
• Identify root causes, perform analyses, and drive design improvements.

Jobbeschreibung

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a driven, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of our UAV platforms from prototype to production. In this role, you will bridge R&D and manufacturing—ensuring designs are buildable, scalable, and mission-ready. You will define processes, drive DFM/DFA, and actively build, test, and improve hardware. This is a critical role shaping how our systems are produced, validated , and deployed at scale.

The day-to-day

• Own the build: Assemble, test, and iterate UAV prototypes and subsystems hands-on – tools in hand, not just on screen.
• Drivemanufacturability:Lead DFM/DFAeffortswithR&Dtoensureeverydesignisbuildable,testable, andproduction-ready.
• Definematerials&processes:Selectmanufacturingtechnologies,materials, andassemblymethodsbalancingperformance,weight,cost, andscalability.
• Establishproductionstandards:Createassemblydocumentation,testprocedures, andqualitycheckpointsforreliableseriesproduction.
• Huntdownfailures:Identifyweaknesses, perform root-causeanalysis, andenforcedesignimprovementsacrossmechanicalandintegratedsystems.
• Validate under pressure: Plan and execute structural, functional, and environmental testing – pushing components to their limits before the field does.

You should apply if you

• Seasoned engineering operator: Proven, hands-on experience in manufacturing, R&D, or production engineering – ideally within aerospace, robotics, UAVs, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Drone manufacturing track record: At least 3 years of hands-on experience manufacturing UAVs – end-to-end ownership from prototype to series production is a strong plus.
• Systems-levelunderstanding:Yougrasphowcomplexelectromechanicalsystemscometogetherandcanindependentlyevaluateanddecideonmanufacturingapproaches.
• DFM/DFAauthority:Youspotwhena design will fail inproduction– andcallitout.Ifit’snotmanufacturable,itdoesn’tpass.
• CADconfident:Strong in SolidWorks (orsimilar) – 3Dmodeling,technicaldrawings, andtoleranceanalysisarepartofyourdailyworkflow.
• Hands-on,build-firstmindset:Youbuild,test, break, anditeraterapidly–comfortablewithtools,prototyping, QCprocesses, andleanmanufacturingprinciples.
• Clearedformission:EligibleforNATOorEUsecurityclearance–mandatory, non-negotiable.
• Language skills: English is required; German is a plus.

Nice to haves

• Experience with UAV, drone or small aerospace platforms
• Knowledge of composites, lightweight structures, or advanced materials
• Background in testing, validation or rapid prototyping (e.g.3Dprinting)

What we offer

• Real impact & ownership: Shapehigh-techdefensesystemsandtakeresponsibilityfromdayone.
• Mission-drivenenvironment: Work ontechnologiesthatmatterforEuropeansecurityandsovereignty.
• Competitive package: Competitive salary, EGYMWellpass, corporate benefits, and equity options aligned with role and level.
• Deeptechenvironment: Gethands-onexperiencewithcutting-edgedronetechnologyand real operationalusecases.
• Grow fast: Steeplearningcurveforjuniors,strategicinfluenceandleadershipopportunitiesforseniors.
• Startupmindsetmeetsdefenceinnovation: flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas.
• Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote options, and relocation support.
• Strong team: International, driven colleagues and a culture built on exchange, trust, and shared success.