Manufacturing Process Engineer A320 FAL

Role overview

Orbital Critical Systems, part of the CAF Group, is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the A320 final assembly line to strengthen its on-site teams in Germany. The role supports safety-critical software and industrial activities across aviation, defense, and transport projects.

The assignment is based in Germany, with locations mentioned including Hamburg, Finkenwerder, Bremen, and additional sites across the country.

Compensation and support

The package includes a competitive annual salary in the range of €50,000 to €65,000. The company also provides help with housing search and German language courses, full relocation assistance, and administrative support. In the first year, the employer covers your German tax return filing. The position comes with an open-ended German contract and is attached to long-term projects.

Other benefits mentioned include team-building activities, regular technical coordination, and a multicultural, inclusive, and innovative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish manufacturing engineering processes for the program.
• Support co-design and co-industrialization activities.
• Perform time calculations at the operation level.
• Plan technical process flows and sequences.
• Define tools, jigs, fixtures, and other production resources.
• Assist with production launch activities and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Requirements

• A degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Python, SQL, and Catia V5.
• English proficiency at B2/B1 level is required.
• German proficiency at B2/C1 level is required.
• EU citizenship is mandatory.

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site role in Germany. The role is positioned as a long-term opportunity within an international and collaborative environment.

The source also refers to the company as a leader in safety-critical software for aviation, defense, and transport.