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

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: System Installation <JF-EN-ER>

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