Mission Brief
The Production Engineer Composites will hold responsibility for overseeing the carbon fibre manufacturing processes to exceed expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing production levels and driving operational excellence. Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support, striving for best-in-class products and business practices. Building a rocket, we have the following key production processes: additive manufacturing, CNC turning and milling, assembly processes, carbon fibre composites, electronics manufacturing and welding. Some of the processes are fully automated. Our machine park includes only the most advanced and latest machinery and equipment.
Your Role in Our Space Mission:
- Process Design and Optimization to efficiently produce high-quality carbon fibre parts. This involves selecting appropriate materials, methods, and equipment.
- Quality Control by monitoring to ensure we meet stringent specifications and industrial standards
- Tooling and Equipment Management by designing and maintaining Molds, fixtures, and equipment used in the production process. This includes ensuring the machinery is properly calibrated and maintained
- Cost Management by analysing and managing production costs, including material costs, Labor, and overhead, to improve cost efficiency without compromising quality
- Troubleshooting by identifying and resolving production issues, such as defects or process inefficiencies, to ensure smooth and continuous operation
- Research and Development by staying updated on new materials, technologies, and techniques in carbon fibre production to continuously improve processes and products
- Documentation and reporting by maintaining detailed records of production processes, outcomes, and any issues that arise, as well as preparing reports for management and stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency with automation
- Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
Qualification Checklist
- BSc/MSc in an engineering discipline
- Supports and coordination of development teams in the creation of procedures
- Support development teams in the definition of requirements
- Independent handling/transfer of procedures to the PLM/MES system
- Training and knowledge-transfer to and from technicians
- Independent work on procedures, systematic categorization of all procedures
- Programming skills for winding machines and/or AFP is a plus
- Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
- Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
- Lean production knowledge
- Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
- Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills fluent in English, German is a Plus
Bonus Skills
- Experience in quality assurance, automated testing (e.g. NDT, Ultrasonic)
- Experience in automated fibre placement technology (AFP)
- Experience in mechanical post processes (e.g. drilling) is a plus
Benefits
- Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
- 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
- Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
- Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
- Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
- Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
- Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
- Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
- Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
- And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team
Who we are
We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.
Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.
We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.
We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!
Want to find out more about us?
Visit www.isaraerospace.com
