DFMA Engineer (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Design for Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer to join the DFMA team and drive DFMA excellence across all launch system components. You will ensure manufacturability & scalability of launch system - from prototyping phase to flight designs, directly influencing mission success. This role requires a strong understanding of key aerospace design principles & advanced manufacturing processes - Acting as bridge between design & production worlds and proactively solving challenges, providing optimization suggestions and driving continuous improvement in a rapidly evolving environment. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Collaborate with design engineers and production teams in reviewing, identifying issues & optimizing the launcher systems under DFMA principles through an iterative approach: Drive industrialization of designs, focusing on simplification, standardization, variance minimization and cost efficiency
• Lead & coordinate review cycles aligned with design readiness milestones, production feedback & timeline constraints 
• Manage Bill-of-Materials (BOMs) across engineering and production on assigned systems 
• Provide technical support for interpretation, evaluation and resolution of systematic production non-conformities 
• Develop & implement internal DFMA tools, guidelines, frameworks and best practices applicable to launch system components  

Qualification Checklist 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or equivalent work experience related fields 
• Experience: 2-5 years in relevant industries, preferred hands-on/practical experience with design for manufacturing 
• Good understanding of aerospace design principles, engineering change requests/orders (ECR/ECO), production processes & assembly techniques 
• Strong skills with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Siemens NX) and PDM/PLM Systems (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter), including drafting & GD&T Definition 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams 
• Proficient communication skills in English, German for shopfloor interactions is a plus 

Bonus Skills

• Scripting / Data Analysis Skills – e.g. Python & Excel 
• Experience with Lean principles 
• First-hand experience with Design-FMEA / Process-FMEA 

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team