Your mission
Be part of aviation history at VÆRIDION, where we’re pioneering the world’s first electric nine-seater aircraft! As a (Senior) Manufacturing Engineer (all genders), you'll play a pivotal role in the development, optimization and scaling of various manufacturing processes, workflows, and the tooling required for the successful production of our high-voltage aircraft battery propulsion system. You’ll work closely alongside cross-functional teams, including design, testing, and operations, to ensure that the manufacturing of our battery module/pack is safe, efficient, and compliant with aerospace standards. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on a ground breaking aircraft, working in a cutting-edge environment alongside passionate innovators.
Your Day-to-Day
- Manufacturing Process Development:
- Design, optimize and validate manufacturing processes for battery module and pack assembly.
- Collaborate with design to ensure manufacturability, scalability and robustness of the product.
- Ensure process compliance to aerospace manufacturing and quality standards whilst adhering to local safety regulations.
- Create and maintain relevant documentation including process description documents, work instructions/operating procedures and training materials for the team.
- Manufacturing Capability Development:
- Specify and lead the implementation of specialised production equipment, including automation systems.
- Develop and maintain workstations, and tooling to support safe and efficient operations.
- Ensure that all equipment and the facility infrastructure is functional, compliant, and ready for production.
- Support the gradual transition from manual assembly to semi- and fully automated production lines.
- Plan facility upgrades with a focus on layout, workflow optimization, scalability, equipment integration while adhering to safety regulations.
- Support and Best Practices:
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Handle ad-hoc engineering projects with flexibility and a problem-solving mindset.
- Promote and uphold a culture of safety acrossall teams.
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in battery systems or aerospace components.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process validation, and equipment integration.
- Ability to work hands-on in a dynamic production environment.
- Familiarity with high-voltage systems, thermal management, and battery safety protocols.
- Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing documentation systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality control systems.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple projects simultaneously within defined timelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective. collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, equipment vendors, and contractors.
- A driven, proactive individual who thrives on challenging assumptions.
- Goal-oriented and innovative, with a deep passion for advancing technology.
- Fluent in English, German Skills are a Plus.
We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Talent and potential can’t always be captured in a checklist.
Why us?
- Be part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
- We are an in-office company, but we value flexibility and trust employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work or adjusting hours to accommodate personal commitments.
- Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
- Enjoy a subsidized lunch with a 5€ company contribution per meal on office days.
- Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
- Choose the option that suits your needs: either a free charging station for your electric car or a public transport job ticket as part of the Deutschlandticket.
- Lease a high-quality bicycle or e-bike through our JobRad program and benefit from tax advantages. Whether for your daily commute or personal use, enjoy more mobility and sustainability.
- Pension scheme to support your long-term financial security.
- Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
- Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).