Manufacturing Engineer Propulsion

A career at Lilium is for those who want to do something extraordinary. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology and customer experience.

As part of a team you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. By joining Lilium you will have the opportunity to work with a world-class entrepreneurial team of more than 600 people who are as passionate about emissions-free transportation as you are.

We thrive on diversity and creating an inclusive culture, with more than 50 nationalities currently working hard to bring our vision of a sustainable world to life. 

You will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Leader Product and work closely with our Engineering, Propulsion Assembly & Final Assembly team.  Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for ensuring Design for Manufacturing for in house and procured components.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced electronics expert to join our team of manufacturing engineers focused on producing Lilium’s state-of-the-art aircraft assembly systems. As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager specializing in electronics, you will own the production of all electrical and electro-mechanical systems that drive our unique aircraft assembly line. You will be responsible for defining and assuring aviation-level supplier quality for all electronics and drives, collaborating with our product design engineering teams to enforce design-for-make, and bringing to life a lean, mechanized, and people-focused production system.

The Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering team provides the best process & technology solutions and factory support to meet design requirements and business targets in accordance with EASA 21G and EN9100 standards. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the fastest, most well-funded and exciting companies in the world and join the exciting journey of the Lilium Jet early in its inception phase. Our production organization sets new standards with a best-in-class, reliable production operation using the latest in digital technologies. 

Your Day to Day:

• Drive “Design for Scale” and “Design to Value” for all electrical and electro-mechanical systems and secure type certification standard
• Drive capability acquisition of new technologies, systems, and factories to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing process
• Collaborate closely with our Electrical Systems and Quality teams to develop, manage, and grow the electronics and mechatronics value chain
• Provide support to Engineering team as resident expert for electrical  and  mechanical systems and drive spearhead the establishment of pilot production stations to develop stable production processes and prove rate capability 
• Provide shop floor support & champion continuous improvement across the entire production network
• Support digital processes for high volume production logistics, process definition, and planning
• Secure quality assurance and a suitable control plan along the whole value chain

Your Profile:

• Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering degree – excellent grade and industrial internship experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering,  or industrial engineering focused on electronics and mechatronic systems. Experience in safety-critical industries (e.g., automotive, aviation, healthcare, military, etc) is required
• Excellent analytical capabilities with a drive to challenge the status quo; eager to learn; puts the team first; resilient with a passion for achieving mission objectives; uses failure as learning experience; excellent communicator with a high sense of urgency
• Demonstrated expertise in electronic and mechatronic low and high voltage systems fundamental principles, design, fabrication, and safe handling in high-volume and/or rapid-growth operational environments – strong track record in driving high-impact projects to completion
• Experience in developing and applying source substantiation controls, electronic & electromechanical product and process definition, and implementing and adhering to IPC & ISO standards
• Hands-on mentality and heavy collaboration with production teams to secure continuous production flow
• Adept at working cross-functionally, especially with Design Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Program Management, and other cross-business functions.
• Lean awareness - Simplification mindset, continuous improvement, health & safety conscious.
• ICT Skills: Microsoft Office, ERP, MES and CAD

Life at Lilium:

You are joining us as we are building our global footprint. While the current COVID-19 restrictions mean that many of us are working remotely we are still making the most out of this time. Meet fellow colleagues via our culture sessions and free weekly yoga classes, or improve your German or English with our free language courses.

Lilium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.