Senior Materials & Process Engineer

🚀 Challenge the Impossible​ ​

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1800 professionals, spread across 14 locations in seven countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites, launchers and semiconductor industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.

The Senior Materials & Process Engineer is responsible for daily structures production support. The successful individual in this role is a creative, solutions-oriented engineer that takes ownership of manufacturing processes to drive world class Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance into the business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Determine the materials and production processes for new launcher structures and other related space products

• Define manufacturing working instructions for composite structures and optimize existing ones

• Lead material characterizations and support the structural design of space structures

• Support production using existing processes and the introduction of new manufacturing processes. Solve problems associated with these processes

• Oversee the whole production process guiding the technicians

• Perform development tests, create and develop technical documentation, establish technical delivery specifications, and manufacturing procedures

• Negotiate with customers and suppliers on topics related to materials and production processes

• Assist during the proposal development process for new projects and opportunities (cost estimations, material and process choice).

Requirements/Skill Set:

• B.S. in Engineering

• 8+ Years of directly related experience. Specialization in lightweight design or carbon fiber reinforced plastics is considered beneficial

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be a highly collaborative team player

• Must be able to develop working relationships across multiple cultures/locations

• Must be available for extended international travel during the startup phase

Preferred Skills:

• Previous work experience in the field of non-metallic materials and processes is considered beneficial

• Previous experience in overseeing and coordinating production activities on the shop floor

🌌Are you ready for lift-off?​

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.​

For questions regarding the position, please contact: ​Joshua Gregory | joshua.gregory@beyondgravity.com 
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For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: ​Michelle Lach | michelle.lach@beyondgravity.com 

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Beyond 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.​

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Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.