What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Manufacturing Engineer position at Beyond Gravity?
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About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com
Your Mission
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports the application and development of manufacturing processes at Beyond Gravity, particularly for composite structures including payload fairings, interstage adapters, and similar hardware. They contribute to production while building key competencies in hands-on fabrication, tooling, and process execution. This is a temporary summer position.
Your Story
Education & Experience
Current college student enrolled in an engineering program.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Entry Level Manufacturing Knowledge in:
Composite structures (especially CFRP): layup, curing, trimming, bonding, and assembly
Metallic and non-metallic fabrication processes
Surface treatments and bonding/joining of structural components
Familiarity with aerospace products such as payload fairings, interstage adapters, and payload attach fittings
Awareness of manufacturing and inspection processes
Ability to perform root cause analysis
Ability to draft technical documentation
Ability to update manufacturing work instructions
Soft Skills & Work Ethic
Developed interpersonal skills
Project planning capabilities
Willingness to learn and a drive to succeed
Entry-level responsibility for production support, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Nice-to-Haves
Industry Knowledge
Knowledge of the aerospace or spaceflight manufacturing industry
Familiarity with AS9100 standards
Technical Enhancements
Knowledge of sandwich structure assembly techniques
Hands-on experience with CFRP tooling and processing
Experience with CAD tools and documentation best practices
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
🌌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 by applying. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
 
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Oreste Giusti | oreste.giusti@beyondgravity.com 
For questions regarding the position or recruitment process, please contact: Michelle Lach | michelle.lach@beyondgravity.com  
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.
Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com
Your Mission
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports the application and development of manufacturing processes at Beyond Gravity, particularly for composite structures including payload fairings, interstage adapters, and similar hardware. They contribute to production while building key competencies in hands-on fabrication, tooling, and process execution. This is a temporary summer position.
Your Story
Education & Experience
Current college student enrolled in an engineering program.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Entry Level Manufacturing Knowledge in:
Composite structures (especially CFRP): layup, curing, trimming, bonding, and assembly
Metallic and non-metallic fabrication processes
Surface treatments and bonding/joining of structural components
Familiarity with aerospace products such as payload fairings, interstage adapters, and payload attach fittings
Awareness of manufacturing and inspection processes
Ability to perform root cause analysis
Ability to draft technical documentation
Ability to update manufacturing work instructions
Soft Skills & Work Ethic
Developed interpersonal skills
Project planning capabilities
Willingness to learn and a drive to succeed
Entry-level responsibility for production support, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Nice-to-Haves
Industry Knowledge
Knowledge of the aerospace or spaceflight manufacturing industry
Familiarity with AS9100 standards
Technical Enhancements
Knowledge of sandwich structure assembly techniques
Hands-on experience with CFRP tooling and processing
Experience with CAD tools and documentation best practices
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
🌌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 by applying. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
 
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Oreste Giusti | oreste.giusti@beyondgravity.com 
For questions regarding the position or recruitment process, please contact: Michelle Lach | michelle.lach@beyondgravity.com  
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.
Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.