Liaison Engineer in Gauting bei Lilium

Lilium

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 950 people who are as passionate about changing the world as you are.

You will always act with safety and integrity in mind and embody our core behaviors of efficient and positive collaboration, ownership of time, continuous improvements and, ultimately delivering results.

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.

Liaison Engineer

Lilium is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced general practitioner to join our Engineering support team(s) in the production environment, known as a Fast Response Team. The focus of this team is rapid response and resolution to issues found in the manufacture and assembly of our prototype and production aircraft.

The role includes interfacing with multiple teams across the Design and Production organisations, providing in-house engineering support for all technical issues. The Liaison Engineer operates in compliance with company safety practices; and performs other duties as required. There may be a requirement to operate in a shift pattern at certain phases of the production process.

Reporting to the Liaison Team Lead, you will be deployed to the Chief Engineering team to support them and the entire team in ensuring the Fast Response Team deliver timely resolution of issues.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about how a new company in the brand new eVTOL sector transitions toward a production environment. You will learn about eVTOL aircraft structures and systems and their development, production, and evolution.

Your Day to Day

Play a crucial role in the technical liaison team for our eVTOL aircraft, aiming to hold approval signature authority for dispositions and modifications.
Act as the voice of Production to Engineering and vice-versa
Investigate and create solutions and disposition non-conformances and concessions when raised during production
Interpret engineering drawings and facilitate correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during production through processes such as red-lining
Balance competing needs and requirements to resolve technical solutions between Operations, Suppliers and Engineering
Develop solutions to a variety of problems of varying scope and complexity following established Company Processes. Reaching back to the wider organisation for support and expertise
Utilise and understand 3D models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work
Maintain records or oversees recording of information by others to ensure engineering drawings and documents are current and that engineering related production problems and resolutions are documented
Provide technical consultation and drawing interpretation to all areas of the manufacturing facility
Provide guidance concerning compliance and standards to relevant personnel
Utilize experience and expertise to solve problems that effect both the short and long term goals of the company and its projects
Learn how an innovative aerospace company operates and is organised
Experience working in a truly multi-cultural working environment with more than 80 nationalities

Your Profile:

Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant aviation experience. Strong preference will be given to experiences in Liaison teams or similar
Understanding of OEM Engineering Organisations
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering is required or experience in lieu
Possess an ability to work in fast-pace and occasionally stressful environment while maintaining a high degree of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail
Have a proactive, pragmatic, and analytical mindset, as well as strong communication skills
Ability to work well with others in different departments, even when challenges arise (schedule, budget, etc.)
Should hold excellent initiative and judgment to make recommendations for improvements in our processes and product offerings. Individual will need to be able to effectively deal with demanding customers
Must be willing to undertake new responsibilities as business needs change
Presents self professionally and courteously with internal customers
Must be able to focus on key tasks, prioritize dutie