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The Manufacturing Engineer plays a pivotal, strategic role at the intersection of product design and production reality. This position is central to defining how products will be manufactured, ensuring their robust and efficient realization from concept through to scalable production. The Manufacturing Engineer proactively collaborates with design engineering to guarantee manufacturability (DFM/DFA) from the earliest stages, meticulously plans and optimizes manufacturing processes, defines optimal cycle times, identifies and mitigates potential bottlenecks, and oversees the successful implementation of new production lines and technologies. Define, design, and realise new and optimised manufacturing processes for new product introductions (NPI) or significant design changes
Collaborate closely with design engineering from the conceptual phase onwards to provide critical input on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Analyse and plan manufacturing capacities, define optimal cycle times (Taktzeiten) for new production steps or lines, and perform line balancing to achieve target throughput and efficiency
Identify potential bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks in planned manufacturing processes and layouts, and develop alternative process or equipment strategies to prevent future production constraints
Define requirements for and support the design, procurement, and qualification of new manufacturing tools, fixtures, jigs, and production equipment, including automation solutions
Develop comprehensive manufacturing plans for NPI, oversee the setup and validation of new production lines, manage pilot runs, and support a successful ramp-up to full-scale production
Create and maintain precise manufacturing documentation, including detailed work instructions, process flow diagrams, routings, and process specifications
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (such as Value Stream Mapping, SMED, and Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies to continuously refine and optimise production processes, driving measurable waste reduction and efficiency gains
Provide expert technical guidance during the implementation of new processes, partnering with R&D, quality, supply chain, and production teams to deliver manufacturing excellence
Possess a solid technical foundation in manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or mechanical engineering
Bring demonstrable experience introducing new products to production, defining manufacturing processes, and applying DFM/DFA principles
Have a deep understanding of diverse manufacturing processes — such as machining, casting, assembly, and surface treatment — along with their capabilities and limitations
Have designed tooling, parts, and factory layouts using CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA
Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, applying process validation techniques (IQ/OQ/PQ) to ensure consistent quality
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies to continuously improve and optimise production processes
You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world
Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support : up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Health & wellness : gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.Social : regular company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave : 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
A hands-on onboarding program (affectionately labelled “Infraduction”), in which you will be building tooling and applications to be used across the company. This is your opportunity to learn our tech stack, explore the company, and learn how we get things done - all whilst working with other engineering teams from day one
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