Senior Metallic and Material Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Switzerland

Model: Fully Onsite

Scope: Fulltime, Employed

Are you passionate about advanced aerospace materials and assembly technologies? We are seeking an experienced Materials & Processes Engineer to play a key role in the qualification, implementation, and certification of metallic materials and assembly processes used in cutting-edge aerospace programs. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of aviation innovation while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification and introduction of new metallic materials and assembly processes for aerospace applications.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute material and process qualification test programs.

• Evaluate and approve metallic materials, joining technologies, and assembly processes.

• Ensure materials and manufacturing processes comply with aerospace quality and airworthiness requirements.

• Support design, manufacturing, certification, and supplier teams with materials and process expertise.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, specifications, qualification reports, and compliance records.

• Investigate material-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across materials and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience within the aerospace industry, focusing on metallic materials and assembly processes.

• Strong expertise in metallic materials, surface treatments, joining technologies, and assembly methods.

• Experience planning and executing qualification and validation test programs.

• Sound knowledge of aerospace certification and regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with EASA, FAA, and FOCA regulations.

• Understanding of environmental and regulatory standards including REACH and RoHS.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

• Fluent German and English language skills are essential.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for aerospace technology and innovation.

• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to materials qualification and compliance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Why Apply?

Join a highly innovative aerospace environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of safe, certified, and high-performance aircraft. If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth, regulatory excellence, and tangible impact on next-generation aviation programs, we'd love to hear from you.

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