What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials & Processes Engineer position at Beyond Gravity?
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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 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.
The Materials & Processing 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.
Your Mission
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: Blake Townsend | blake.townsend@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
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 1700 professionals, spread across 13 locations in six countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.
The Materials & Processing 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.
Your Mission
- 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).
- B.S. in Materials Science / Engineering
- 3 Years of directly related experience. Specialization in lightweight design or carbon fiber reinforced plastics is considered beneficial
- Previous experience in overseeing and coordinating production activities on the shop floor
- 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 have excellent verbal and written communication skills
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: Blake Townsend | blake.townsend@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.