Materials Engineer in Quality Assurance | Werkstoffingenieur im Qualitätsbereich (m/w/d)

Rheinmetall Air Defence AG

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Published Nov 26, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Join a dynamic team as a Materials Engineer in Quality Assurance, focusing on ensuring the optimal selection and processing of materials throughout the product development lifecycle. You will be instrumental in maintaining compliance with legal statutes, international standards, and internal corporate guidelines. Daily tasks involve detailed analysis of project requirements, planning and leading technical workshops, defining critical assumptions and constraints, coordinating document reviews, and compiling necessary data, certificates, and proof documents. A key responsibility is conducting specialized audits and analyses using established methodologies and creating comprehensive Material, Testing, and Process specifications (M&P Specs). This role requires a university degree in Materials Science, substantial professional experience (5+ years in materials, 3+ years in M&P), and fluency in both German and English. The position offers flexible working models, including potential home office, excellent social benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development within a large corporation near the Zurich-Oerlikon train station.

Required Skills

Education

Completed University or University of Applied Sciences degree in Materials Science

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of materials science.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Material & Processes (M&P).
  • Professional experience applying specialized M&P methodologies.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Strong teamwork skills, quick comprehension, high self-initiative, and resilience are required. The workplace is located a short walking distance from Zurich-Oerlikon train station.