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We are looking for a driven, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of our UAV platforms from prototype to production. In this role, you will bridge R&D and manufacturing—ensuring designs are buildable, scalable, and mission-ready. You will define processes, drive DFM/DFA, and actively build, test, and improve hardware. This is a critical role shaping how our systems are produced,  validated , and deployed at scale.   Own  the   build :   Assemble ,  test , and  iterate  UAV  prototypes  and  subsystems   hands -on –  tools  in  hand , not just on screen. Drive  manufacturability :  Lead DFM/DFA  efforts   with  R&D  to   ensure   every  design  is   buildable ,  testable , and  production-ready. Define   materials  &  processes :  Select  manufacturing   technologies ,  materials , and  assembly   methods   balancing   performance ,  weight ,  cost , and  scalability. Establish   production   standards :  Create  assembly   documentation ,  test   procedures , and  quality   checkpoints   for  reliable  series   production. Hunt  down  failures :   Identify   weaknesses , perform root- cause   analysis , and  enforce  design  improvements   across  mechanical and  integrated   systems. Validate   under   pressure :  Plan and  execute   structural ,  functional , and environmental  testing  –  pushing   components   to   their   limits   before   the   field   does. Seasoned   engineering   operator :   Proven ,  hands -on  experience  in  manufacturing , R&D,  or  production  engineering  –  ideally   within   aerospace ,  robotics , UAVs,  or   complex   electromechanical   systems. Drone manufacturing track record: At least 3 years of hands-on experience manufacturing UAVs – end-to-end ownership from prototype to series production is a strong plus. Systems-level  understanding :   You   grasp   how   complex   electromechanical   systems   come   together  and  can   independently   evaluate  and  decide  on  manufacturing   approaches. DFM/DFA  authority :   You   spot   when  a design will fail in  production  – and  call   it  out.  If   it’s  not  manufacturable ,  it   doesn’t  pass. CAD  confident :  Strong in SolidWorks ( or   similar ) – 3D  modeling ,  technical   drawings , and  tolerance   analysis   are   part   of   your   daily   workflow. Hands-on,  build -first  mindset :   You   build ,  test , break, and  iterate   rapidly  –  comfortable   with   tools ,  prototyping , QC  processes , and  lean   manufacturing   principles. Cleared   for   mission :   Eligible   for  NATO  or  EU  security   clearance  –  mandatory , non- negotiable. Language   skills :  English  is   required ; German  is  a plus. Experience  with  UAV,  drone   or  small  aerospace  platforms Knowledge  of  composites ,  lightweight  structures ,  or  advanced  materials Background in  testing ,  validation   or  rapid  prototyping  ( e.g. 3D printing ) Real  impact  &  ownership :  Shape  high-tech   defense   systems  and  take   responsibility   from   day   one. Mission- driven   environment :  Work on  technologies   that  matter  for  European  security  and  sovereignty. Competitive package:  Competitive salary, EGYM  W