Grob Aircraft SE is a leading manufacturer of training and special mission aircraft, flown by air forces, flight schools and operators in more than 30 countries. As an EASA-approved Design, Production and Maintenance Organisation (Part 21J / 21G / Part 145), we develop, build and support CS-23 certified aircraft, including the G 120TP and the G 115 family.
As part of Helsing, Europe's leading defense AI company, we are taking the next big step: developing, testing, and integrating the airframe of the next-generation CA-1 Europe combat aircraft, combining Grob's decades of aerospace engineering excellence with Helsing's cutting-edge AI capabilities to shape the future of European air power.
Your Role
As a Production / Industrial Engineer, you ensure that our aircraft are manufactured efficiently, reliably, and to the highest quality standards. You analyze and optimize production processes, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in industrializing new assemblies and aircraft programs - with a direct impact on the way mission-critical aircraft are built.
Your Responsibilities
* Analysis, planning, and optimization of production and manufacturing processes
* Identification and implementation of improvement measures with regard to quality, lead time, and cost
* Creation, maintenance, and further development of work plans, manufacturing documents, and production standards
* Support for the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes
* Close collaboration with production, engineering, quality assurance, purchasing, and logistics
* Conducting process analyses and value stream mapping
* Contribution to investment projects and the procurement of production equipment
* Support for capacity and resource planning
* Handling of manufacturing deviations and development of sustainable solutions
* Participation in lean management and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support for the industrialization of new assemblies and aircraft programs
Your Profile
* Successfully completed degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, production engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable qualification
* Several years of professional experience in a production environment, ideally in aviation, the automotive industry, or a comparable industrial setting
* Experience in the optimization of manufacturing and production processes
* Knowledge of lean management, CIP, value stream analysis, or comparable methods is an advantage
* Technical understanding of complex assemblies and manufacturing processes
* Experience working with ERP systems and standard MS Office applications
* Structured and solution-oriented working style
* Strong communication skills and a pronounced hands-on mentality
* Good command of German, both written and spoken
Your Benefits at Grob Aircraft
* Flying at Grob: Fly the Grob G115 in your free time (for PPL holders) and access our Grob TP flight simulator
* Insurance & Pension: Company pension scheme, Grob accident insurance, and subsidy for occupational disability insurance
* Health & Well-Being: EGYM Wellpass, subsidized lunch (approx. 50%)
* Work-Life Balance: Bridge days with flextime, DEKA working time account, and kindergarten subsidy
* Extras: VIP tickets for FC Bayern home games (Allianz Arena), employee referral premium, anniversary gifts, and corporate benefits discount platform