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Mechanical Engineer, Jigs & Tools
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Payerne, Switzerland
Experience
Mid-level · 3+ years
Job description
Mechanical engineer role in the Destinus rocket motor department, taking technical lead for jigs and tooling development and designing equipment and machines for testing and production.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Payerne, Switzerland
- Languages
- English – fluent, German – fluent
What you'll do
- Take the technical lead for the Jigs and Tools development
- Review product designs from a production point of view
- Understand and evaluate the production steps and the needed tools
- Research existing off-the-shelf components and combine them to a production solution
- Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, bills of material, and other related documentation required for production
- Deliver technical documentation including any engineering calculations, analysis and assumptions required to substantiate your design decisions and solutions
- Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing any technical questions and resolving any issues which may arise during the manufacturing process
- Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment, and consumables following best practices and industry standards
- Coach junior engineers and interns in jigs and tooling design, manufacturing and CAD
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions during different development stages
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, testing, and industrialization engineers, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the components into the vehicle
What we're looking for
- BSc. In Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline
- Ideally, technical training as a mechanical designer/drafter, Toolmaker or Mechanic
- Min. 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering with close ties to jigs & tools for production
- Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, composites and assembly processes, and of metrology and inspection methods
- Good communication skills, proactive attitude, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work to strict timescales as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team and autonomously
- The ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
- Willingness to travel to different Destinus sites in Switzerland (max. 20%)
- Fluency in English and German language is required
Nice to have
- Lean manufacturing knowledge is desirable
- Experience with 3D printing for tooling is a plus
- Experience with design of automated solutions, special machines or test benches is a benefit
- Ideally, experience in several different phases: design, build, integration, test, and operation
Your team
rocket motor department
Part of the Destinus engineering team
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About Destinus
Key facts
- Has multiple sites in Switzerland