Associate Manufacturing Engineer

🚀 Challenge the Impossible About Beyond GravityBeyond 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.comYour MissionThe 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 StoryEducation & ExperienceCurrent college student enrolled in an engineering program.Technical Skills & KnowledgeEntry Level Manufacturing Knowledge in:Composite structures (especially CFRP): layup, curing, trimming, bonding, and assemblyMetallic and non-metallic fabrication processesSurface treatments and bonding/joining of structural componentsFamiliarity with aerospace products such as payload fairings, interstage adapters, and payload attach fittingsAwareness of manufacturing and inspection processesAbility to perform root cause analysisAbility to draft technical documentationAbility to update manufacturing work instructionsSoft Skills & Work EthicDeveloped interpersonal skillsProject planning capabilitiesWillingness to learn and a drive to succeedEntry-level responsibility for production support, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaborationNice-to-HavesIndustry KnowledgeKnowledge of the aerospace or spaceflight manufacturing industryFamiliarity with AS9100 standardsTechnical EnhancementsKnowledge of sandwich structure assembly techniquesHands-on experience with CFRP tooling and processingExperience with CAD tools and documentation best practicesExposure 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.