About the role
Imagine being in a place where our next-gen autonomous flight systems are coming to life. The hum of innovation is constant. As a Production Engineer you're not just overseeing production lines – you're engineering the future of aerospace, one precisely executed process at a time.
At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, define, and optimize manufacturing processes for UAV system production
- Translate engineering designs into practical, scalable production workflows
- Work with R&D to bring new products from prototype to production
- Create and maintain work instructions, assembly documentation, and technical procedures
- Identify inefficiencies and lead hands-on improvements in the production line
- Set up production workstations, tools, and equipment for new programs
- Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with quality and testing teams to ensure product standards are met
- Support supply chain and logistics teams with technical input on production requirements
- Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste and increase efficiency
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5 years + of experience in a similar role within aerospace manufacturing or a related industry.
- Experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or high-tech
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes – mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and system-level builds
- Project planning skills and a knack for keeping timelines and teams aligned
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and process optimization
- Solid understanding of technical documentation and work instructions
- Comfort working in a highly regulated environment with strict quality requirements
- Fluency in English
Who You Are
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation moves at lightning speed. When others see obstacles, you see opportunities. You love autonomy, figuring things out, and taking ownership of challenges. Walking into a messy production floor doesn’t faze you – you instantly start mapping out how to fix it. You don’t just follow processes – you build them, improve them, and make them smarter. Collaboration comes naturally to you, whether it’s with designers, technicians, or suppliers, because making things happen is what drives you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role within aerospace or related industry
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and system-level builds
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and process optimization
- Project planning skills and ability to keep timelines and teams aligned
- Solid understanding of technical documentation and work instructions
- Comfort working in a highly regulated environment with strict quality requirements
- Fluency in English
What We Do
Destinus is a European aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures autonomous flight systems, including drones, strike-effectors, and counter-drone systems. They utilize a vertically integrated model, handling design, airframe engineering, propulsion, and AI software in-house. Their mission focuses on advancing aerospace technology across the speed spectrum to enhance defense capabilities and global connectivity, with a particular emphasis on scalable strike and air defense systems for European and allied forces.
