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Production Engineer – UAV Platform

Twentyfour Industries· Engineering
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MunichFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Production Engineer bridging R&D and Production to lead NPI, drive manufacturability, validate prototypes, and manage non-conformities and engineering changes in series production.

Responsibilities

  • NPI leadership: drive the New Program Introduction (NPI) for new systems and variants, from first prototype to production release, as the interface between R&D and Production.
  • Issue tracking: own the NPI issue tracker, prioritise open points with R&D and drive them to closure before release.
  • DFM/DFA: lead and coordinate design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly reviews and bring production requirements into the design early.
  • Prototype builds & validation: plan and run prototype and pilot builds, and validate the design, processes, tooling and work instructions.
  • Non-conformities & root cause: own non-conformity tracking in series production and lead root cause analysis (e.g. 8D, 5-Why) through to effective corrective actions.
  • Engineering changes: own the engineering change request process, from impact assessment on cost, stock and documentation to implementation on the line.
  • Documentation & compliance: keep production documentation and traceability audit-ready and aligned with our QMS processes.

Qualifications

  • Education: degree in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering, mechatronics or a comparable technical field.
  • Engineering background: several years of first-hand experience as an electrical or mechanical engineer, ideally on drones / UAS.
  • Industrialization: experience taking products through NPI into series production and knowledge of DFM/DFA, prototype and pilot builds.
  • Quality tools: hands-on experience with non-conformity management, structured root cause analysis and engineering change processes.
  • Mindset: structured and hands-on, comfortable in a fast-moving startup, and clear communication in German and English.

Skills

Required:NPI leadershipIssue trackingDesign-for-manufacturing (DFM)Prototype builds & validationNon-conformity analysisEngineering change managementDocumentation & compliance

Benefits

  • 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 Wellpass, corporate benefits, and equity options aligned with role and level
  • Deep tech environment: Hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology and real operational use cases
  • Grow fast: Steep learning curve for juniors, strategic influence and leadership opportunities for seniors
  • Startup mindset meets defence innovation: flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for ideas
  • Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote options, relocation support
  • Strong team: International, driven colleagues and a trust-based culture
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Twentyfour Industries

European Drones – at scale

Twentyfour Industries designs, manufactures, and deploys drones for European and allied partners - cost-effectively, at scale, and with end-to-end operational support.

AutonomyC-UASCivil operatorsDronesEuropeanIndustrialMilitaryOperational support
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