Materials and Process Engineer (m/f/x)

Grob Aircraft is a leading manufacturer of advanced training and special mission aircraft, building high-performance composite aircraft for over 55 years. As part of Helsing, we combine proven aviation expertise with cutting-edge AI technology and are jointly developing the CA-1 Europa, one of Europe's most innovative defense programs.

Join our Engineering team and take ownership of the materials and manufacturing processes behind our high-performance composite aircraft. You will qualify materials, develop and validate our wet layup and bonding processes, and safeguard quality from material selection through certification to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Selection, qualification and release of materials (CFRP/GFRP, adhesives, core materials, metals) for aerospace applications
• Development, optimization and validation of manufacturing processes with a focus on wet layup, bonding and surface treatment
• Creation and maintenance of material and process specifications and work instructions
• Handling of material and process deviations including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support of part and process qualification within type certification (EASA Part 21)
• Coordination and evaluation of destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Close cooperation with Design, Production, Quality Assurance and Procurement

Qualifications

• University degree in materials, aerospace, mechanical or process engineering or a comparable field, or technical training with relevant experience
• Sound knowledge of composite materials and their manufacturing processes
• Experience in aviation or a regulated industry (AS9100, EASA Part 21) is a plus
• Structured, analytical and quality-driven way of working
• Good command of German and English

What We Offer

• Exciting work on innovative aircraft programs in an international environment
• Opportunity to fly with our G115 aircraft
• EGYM Wellpass membership
• 40-hour week, 30 days of holiday and company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours and attractive compensation
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Modern working environment at our Tussenhausen-Mattsies site