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Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com\nYour Crew\nBeyond Gravity is a leading supplier of products, systems and solutions for the space industry. We develop and manufacture advanced technologies for satellites and launch vehicles, contributing to missions that push the boundaries of space exploration.\nAt Beyond Gravity, we combine engineering excellence, innovation and a strong collaborative spirit to challenge the impossible. We are passionate about what we do, curious about new possibilities and committed to achieving outstanding results together.\nAs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a technical expert within our manufacturing organization, supporting the development, qualification and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes for composite aerospace components. You will work closely with engineering, production, quality and project teams to ensure robust, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.\nYour Mission\nProvide technical expertise in material selection, material properties and manufacturing processes, supporting complex technical challenges across the product lifecycle.\n\nDevelop and optimize manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and translating production feedback into practical process enhancements.\n\nSupport production operations by leading root-cause investigations, resolving complex technical issues and defining effective corrective and preventive actions.\n\nDrive design for manufacturing and cost optimization, promoting standardization, manufacturability and cost-effective product solutions.\n\nLead material and process qualification activities, including the definition of qualification methods for specialized processes, repairs, non-destructive inspection and failure analysis.\n\nDevelop technical documentation, including process specifications, manufacturing work instructions, technical reports and engineering dispositions.\n\nSupport product development and introduction, contributing manufacturing expertise to new products, technologies and production processes.\n\nLead cross-functional technical projects, coordinating activities, managing priorities, and taking responsibility for technical deliverables, schedules and budgets.\n\nContribute to technical audits and compliance, identifying gaps and ensuring appropriate follow-up within your area of expertise.\n\nPromote operational excellence, applying Lean Manufacturing principles to improve production flow, eliminate bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.\n\nSupport technical proposals and risk assessments, contributing to quotations, concept development and project planning.\n\nShare knowledge and mentor colleagues, strengthening team capabilities through technical guidance, best-practice sharing and collaboration across disciplines.\n\nYour Story\nYou hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field, with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nYou bring strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes and materials, ideally within a complex, high-technology industrial environment.\n\nYou have experience in process development, optimization, material qualification, technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.\n\nYou are familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design to Cost (DtC) principles.\n\nYou have experience developing tooling and equipment, including jigs, fixtures and automation solutions.\n\nYou can create and maintain technical documentation, update manufacturing instructions, conduct root-cause analysis and manage non-conformities.\n\nYou have experience leading complex technical projects and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.\n\nYou are comfortable working with CAD tools and technical documentation systems, and you understand the role of MES, ERP systems such as SAP, and digital manufacturing tools.\n\nYou demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment and the ability to balance technical requirements with cost, quality and schedule considerations.\n\nYou are an effective communicator who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues and working with specialists across different disciplines.\n\nYou are curious, adaptable and passionate about continuous improvement, with the confidence to challenge existing approaches and develop new solutions.\n\nYou demonstrate a collaborative mindset, take ownership of your work and contribute positively to a supportive, high-performance team.\n\nIt would be an advantage if you also have:\nExperience in the aerospace or space manufacturing industry and an understanding of its technologies and market dynamics.\n\nHands-on experience with carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials, composite tooling and processing.\n\nKnowledge of sandwich structure assembly techniques.\n\nExperience with digital manufacturing tools, production station tracking and KPI management.\n\nProject management experience, including planning, risk management and stakeholder communication.\n\nExperience with global process standardization and technology transfer.\n\nWhy Beyond Gravity\nWork in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space\nA highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry\nWe live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously\nAttractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)\nFlexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation\nAre you ready for lift-off?\nOur core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.\nFor questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger\nBeyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.\n\nApplications by e-mail cannot be considered. 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