Workshop Manager

Skyeton; Gilching; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Real technical ownership

Close collaboration with research institutions

Opportunity to shape future technologies

Zusammenfassung

Skyeton in Gilching, Germany, is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee the setup and operations of its workshop. This role involves managing workshop activities related to UAV systems, ensuring effective translation of engineering designs into production, and leading a team. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience in machining and composite manufacturing, fluency in English and German, and relevant technical background. The position offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of UAV technology.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience with machining, composite manufacturing, and additive manufacturing.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly and system integration.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and hazardous materials handling.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement the workshop setup, including layout and workflows.
• Manage workshop operations for prototyping and testing of UAV systems.
• Oversee assembly of mechanical and electrical systems.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experience in workshop environments

Planning and organization skills

Fluency in English and German

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Technical background in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or related field

Tools

Machining equipment

Composite materials

Additive manufacturing tools

Jobbeschreibung

Skyeton is a Ukrainian-born unmanned aerial systems manufacturer with a 20-year legacy. Among other platforms, it develops long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems for defence and security missions. Our flagship platform Raybird is recognized as one of the best-in‑class systems in its category.

Our engineering team works at the edge of what is physically achievable — advancing aerodynamics, guidance, navigation, control, onboard computation and AI-assisted autonomy to enable persistent, reliable operations in demanding environments.

Role

We are looking for a Workshop Manager to oversee the setup and day-to-day operations of the workshop, supporting the build, integration and testing of prototype and pre-production systems. You will play a key role in establishing the workshop from the ground up, optimizing its layout, workflows, tooling and operational processes.

You will act as the central link between engineering and production, ensuring that design data is effectively translated into physical hardware.

The role requires strong hands‑on technical experience across mechanical, electrical and integration domains, combined with the ability to organize work, manage resources and maintain high safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop Setup: Define and implement the workshop setup from scratch, including layout, workflows, workstations, tooling, jigs and test infrastructure.
• Workshop Operations: Manage workshop activities related to prototyping, assembly and testing of UAV systems and subsystems.
• Production Planning: Plan and allocate work packages, define schedules and ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Engineering Interface: Translate engineering designs into production data, supporting build activities and redlining where necessary.
• Integration & Assembly: Oversee assembly of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems, including top‑level integration.
• Manufacturing Processes: Supervise machining, composite manufacturing, wiring and electronic assembly activities.
• Tool & Equipment Management: Define, procure, qualify, maintain and calibrate tools, jigs and test rigs required for production and testing.
• Testing & Validation: Monitor and support testing activities, including troubleshooting and system verification.
• Material & Stock Management: Manage inventory, order parts and materials according to specifications and ensure proper storage.
• Team Leadership: Instruct, coordinate and support workshop personnel (initially with external services and gradually in the future with permanent team members), including training and qualification of staff.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including handling of hazardous materials, batteries and fuels.

Requirements

• Education / Background: Technical background in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or related field.
• Workshop Experience: Strong hands‑on experience in workshop environments, ideally in aerospace, automotive or similar industries.
• Manufacturing Skills: 5 years of experience with machining, composite manufacturing, additive manufacturing.
• Integration Experience: Experience with electromechanical assembly and system integration.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Ability to support testing and resolve technical issues during build and integration phases.
• Planning & Organization: Ability to plan work, manage schedules and coordinate resources effectively.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of workplace safety, handling of hazardous materials and workshop best practices.
• Language: Fluency in both English and German is required.

Preferred Requirements (good to have)

• Aerospace / UAV: Experience with UAVs, model aircraft or aerospace systems.
• Engines & Power Systems: Experience handling combustion or electric propulsion systems.
• Certifications:
• Driver’s license (up to 3.5t; higher categories a plus)
• Safety training (e.g. Safety Representative or equivalent)
• Handling of dangerous goods
• Tooling & Fixtures: Experience defining and setting up jigs, fixtures and test rigs.

Why Skyeton

You will help shape systems already proven in the field while pushing the next generation of autonomous aircraft beyond current technological limits.

We offer real technical ownership, close collaboration with research institutions, and the opportunity to build discipline that defines the future of persistent autonomous aviation.