Development Engineer - Composite Automated Manufacturing (m/f/d)

We - MT Aerospace - are part of the OHB Space and Technology Group. As a leading international aerospace company, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for launcher programs such as Ariane, the U.S. Space Launch System (SLS) as well as commercial launcher systems, the Airbus fleet, spacecrafts, satellites and defense applications. Thanks to globally unique manufacturing technologies, we create high-performance products made of metal and fiber composites, such as large load-bearing structures and cryotanks, lightweight structures and fuel as well as pressure tanks that combine maximum performance with minimum weight. Especially our business areas of additive manufacturing, CFRP and hydrogen mobility make us a sought-after partner outside the aerospace sector as well. We currently employ around 600 people at our headquarter in Augsburg and at the launch site in Kourou (French Guiana).

Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Development Engineer - Composite Automated Manufacturing (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

• Programming of winding and AFP systems
• Supervision and technical management of development projects
• Technical support and optimisation of manufacturing processes in series production
• Development of process standards
• Conducting test programmes, producing production samples and test components in accordance with aviation standards, including the preparation of associated manufacturing documentation and specifications
• Liaison with design and analysis
• Collaboration and coordination of project work with institutes, universities and partners
• Presentation of results in reports and meetings to management, project management and customers

Your Qualifications

• Engineer (TU/FH) specialising in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, fibre composites/lightweight construction, materials science, or plastics engineering
• Several years' experience with winding and AFP systems, including their programming
• In-depth technical knowledge of winding and AFP technology and the manufacture of composite components
• Knowledge of Lean Management or Six Sigma would be an advantage
• Several years' experience in the manufacture of composite components
• Experience with composite CAD/CAM
• Experience in the manufacture of prototypes or small-batch production
• Experience with construction methods, design and, where applicable, the calculation of fibre-reinforced composites
• Organisational skills, a solution-oriented approach and the ability to communicate technical matters effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Network of companies and institutes in the field of fibre-reinforced composite technology
• Good judgement regarding technical, economic and scheduling matters
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Business fluency in spoken and written English

We offer

Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)

Flexible working hours and flexitime account

Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement

35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days

Subject-specific training courses

In-house canteen

Employee parking spaces

Employee recommendation system

Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

MT Aerospace AG
Human Resources