Design Engineer (d/f/m)

Job Description:
As an employee of Aerostack, a Joint Venture between Airbus and an automotive company, and in line with Airbus strategy to accelerate Zero Emission Aircraft development, you will be part of a collaborative team developing PEM fuel cell stack for aeronautic applications.
This role is critical for the successful development and will focus on Bipolarplate CAD design of our fuel cell stack technology, specifically Key Accountabilities are:
Key Accountabilities: Design Engineer

• Ensure the timely and successful creation and release of CAD drawings, adhering to all Aerostack standards and configuration management requirements
  
• Deliver assigned sub-work packages on time and in full compliance with all project and Aerostack standards
  

Key Responsibilities: Design Engineer
Technical Development and CAD Design

• Drive the technical development of fuel cell stack components, parts, jigs and tools
  
• Define, cascade, and manage requirements for stack components, parts and for jigs and tools
  
• Create advanced, parameterized CAD models adhering to relevant standards, including mass, volume calculations as well as conducting assembly checks
  
• Define and/or perform mechanical analyses (including thermal, fluid mechanical, mechanical, and electrical aspects) and dimensioning of parts
  
• Perform initial mechanical analyses (including thermal, fluid mechanical, mechanical, and electrical aspects)
  
• Perform detailed tolerance calculations
  
• Prepare CAD models specifically for subsequent CAE calculations
  

Standards, Documentation, and Configuration

• Apply relevant Aerostack and Aeronautical standards and processes to the work
  
• Prepare and release manufacturing drawings and essential engineering documents, such as Bills of Material (BOM)
  
• Ensure adherence to the established part numbering and release system
  
• Support configuration management and the maintenance and refinement of best practices within SAP
  
• Actively participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEAs) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEAs), emphasizing quality and safety elements
  

Prototyping, Validation, and Technology Advancement

• Coordinate the procurement, manufacturing, and assembly of components, parts and jigs and tools
  
• Propose and support Validation and Verification (V&V) activities
  
• Strive for advanced stack technology to achieve TRL 5 and beyond, supporting the industrialization of stack components
  
• Accountable to Coordinate, control, monitor, and document sub-work packages
  

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain close cooperation with the "CRE" (Component Responsible Engineer), project leads, and cross-functional partners (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Cost Engineering, Quality)
  
• Continuously improve engineering procedures, design guides and methods
  
• Conduct patent and literature research relevant to fuel cell technology
  

Organization structure
The jobholder reports operationally and functionally to HO Engineering.
Required Skills and Experience

• Education: Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
  
• While aerospace experience is a plus, we highly encourage experts from the automotive, maritime, or commercial fuel cell sectors who are eager to adapt to aerospace standards to apply
  
• Expert in CAD-based design of bipolar plates
  
• Substantial professional background in fuel cell stack development
  
• Software and Tools:
  
  • Expert with 3D-CAD tools (e.g., Catia, 3DX)
    
  • Ability to understand and interpret results from FEM and CFD simulations
    
  • Competence in programming (e.g., Python)
    
  • Google Workspace is a plus
    
• Mindset and Languages:
  
  • Must be pragmatic, strive for simplicity, capable of thriving in a multidisciplinary and multicultural setting, and possess a "Can-do attitude" with a strong drive for execution
    
  • Language Skills: Fluent proficiency in both English and German is required
    

What do we offer?

• Challenging tasks for/with unique services and products
  
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a professional and international work environment
  
• Comprehensive on-boarding included
  
• Extensive company training offers (eLearning and Classroom Trainings)
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• Compatibility of work and family life
  
• Attractive remuneration
  
• Company Pension Scheme
  
• Employee stock options
  
• Discounted car leasing
  
• Good connections to public transport and local parking facilities
  
• Catering facilities on site
  

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Aerostack GmbH
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
System Installation
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