Team Lead Composite Engineering - New Projects

Your Tasks

• Technical oversight of all composite structures development activities in support of certification, continued airworthiness, improvement and modification campaigns for new products, from requirements capture through certification and entry into service
• Coordinate and lead the design, analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering judgement while ensuring compliance with company standards, procedures and overall product as well as program requirements
• Liaise with all stakeholders involved in the development of complex and advanced composite structures for new aircraft programs, from design through manufacturing and certification, including tooling, maintainability as well as material and process specialists
• Report project progress, including planning, budget status and risk assessments, to senior management
• Monitor technology advances and lead implementation studies for component and process improvements
• Manage and coordinate internal and external suppliers 

With this you convince us

• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, combined with a minimum of 10 years of experience in composite structures development and certification
• Proven track record as a generalist composite structures engineer, combining strong analytical capabilities in design and structural analysis with hands-on leadership experience in development, testing, manufacturing technologies, certification, and implementation. This is considered a key requirement for the role
• Extensive experience across the full development lifecycle of aerospace composite structures, from requirements definition and structural sizing through qualification testing, certification, and entry-into-service as well as industrialization support
• Strong expertise in composites technology best practices (design for manufacturing), with a solid understanding of their integration across the aircraft development lifecycle
• Sound knowledge of CS/FAR-23 and/or CS/FAR-25 certification requirements, including applicable AMC guidance material and recognized aerospace standards related to composite structures
• Demonstrated leadership experience in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, combined with excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German (minimum B2 level)

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects 
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions 
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development 
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees 
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together 

Become part of the Pilatus family

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