Aerospace Materials & Manufacturing Engineer

The role of Aerospace Materials & Manufacturing Engineer at Stans, Switzerland, involves supporting the qualification, development, and implementation of metallic materials, manufacturing technologies, and assembly processes. The company focuses on ensuring that materials and processes meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle. The main day-to-day responsibilities include leading qualification and validation activities, planning and executing material and process testing programs, and developing, maintaining, and updating engineering specifications, process standards, and technical reports. The engineer will also manage materials and process-related projects from evaluation through implementation, collaborate with various teams to integrate materials and process requirements, and provide technical support for material selection, manufacturing challenges, and failure investigations. Ensuring compliance with industry, regulatory, and environmental requirements is also a key part of the role. The must-have requirements include an MSc degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, experience with metallic materials and assembly processes, and knowledge of material qualification, testing, and process validation. Experience developing engineering specifications and technical documentation, familiarity with regulatory and environmental compliance requirements, and English proficiency at B2 level are also essential. German proficiency at B2 level is preferred. Experience supporting cross-functional engineering and manufacturing activities, and knowledge of material failure analysis and process improvement methods are also required. What the role asks for: - MSc degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Experience with metallic materials and assembly processes - Knowledge of material qualification, testing, and process validation - Experience developing engineering specifications and technical documentation - Familiarity with regulatory and environmental compliance requirements - English proficiency at B2 level - German proficiency at B2 level (nice-to-have) - Experience supporting cross-functional engineering and manufacturing activities - Knowledge of material failure analysis and process improvement methods