MT Aerospace AG | Germany | 86xxx Augsburg | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 18.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of NC Programming (m/f/d)
MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for large space programmes, including the European launcher Ariane 6, the American Space Launch System (Artemis Mission) and other international support systems. Satellites, spacecraft for moon and Mars missions, space tankers and passenger aircraft are also on the move with our components. Globally operating companies and system houses, such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing, are among our customers. With world-wide unique manufacturing technologies, we produce high-performance products made of metal and fiber composite materials that are uncompromisingly oriented towards performance. Large load-bearing structures, cryotanks, lightweight components as well as fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load capacity with minimal weight. We owe our success to the initiative and the passion of our employees who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, Bremen and the European Space Station in Kourou (French Guiana) is working daily to actively shape the future of space. .
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Professional and disciplinary leadership and further development of the NC programming team Responsibility for planning, control and continuous optimization of all NC programming processes Ensuring the time, quality and cost-oriented creation, simulation and release of NC programs for modern 3- and 5-axis machining centres Responsibility for programming, optimization and standardization of special machines, robot systems and automated production systems Strategic development of programming standards, processing strategies and the CAD/CAM and simulation systems used (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Vericut) Responsibility for the further development of tool technology and tool management to increase process reliability, processing quality, service life and cost-effectiveness Continuous analysis and optimization of manufacturing processes, machine performance and automation potential in close cooperation with production, work preparation, industrial engineering, construction and quality Responsibility for the standardization and digitization of production documents as well as the further development of NC, measurement and setup processes Technical support in the industrialization of new products and the introduction of new manufacturing processes, technologies and machines Ensuring compliance with airborne quality requirements and manufacturing standards (e.g. EN 9100)
Successfully completed studies in the field of mechanical engineering, production engineering or manufacturing technology Continuing training for technicians or masters with corresponding professional experience Multiannual professional experience in NC programming complex CNC machining processes as well as leadership experience or experience in managing technical projects Very good knowledge of CATIA V5, Siemens NX and Vericut as well as ideally in Teamcenter, Walter TDM, Siemens SINUMERIK 840D and the programming of special machines or machines. Robotic systems Knowledge of 3- and 5-axis machining, tool technology and cutting processes of demanding materials, preferably in the context of aerospace Experience in the introduction and optimization of digital manufacturing, CAM and automation processes Impressed leadership, communication and organisational competence as well as a structured and solution-oriented way of working Safe handling of SAP of advantage
Your duties Professional and disciplinary leadership and further development of the NC programming team Responsibility for planning, control and continuous optimization of all NC programming processes Ensuring the time, quality and cost-oriented creation, simulation and release of NC programs for modern 3- and 5-axis machining centres Responsibility for programming, optimization and standardization of special machines, robot systems and automated production systems Strategic development of programming standards, processing strategies and the CAD/CAM and simulation systems used (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Vericut) Responsibility for the further development of tool technology and tool management to increase process reliability, processing quality, service life and cost-effectiveness Continuous analysis and optimization of manufacturing processes, machine performance and automation potential in close cooperation with production, work preparation, industrial engineering, construction and quality Responsibility for the standardization and digitization of production documents as well as the further development of NC, measurement and setup processes Technical support in the industrialization of new products and the introduction of new manufacturing processes, technologies and machines Ensuring compliance with airborne quality requirements and manufacturing standards (e.g. EN 9100)
Your qualifications Successfully completed studies in the field of mechanical engineering, production engineering or manufacturing technology Continuing training for technicians or masters with corresponding professional experience Multiannual professional experience in NC programming complex CNC machining processes as well as leadership experience or experience in managing technical projects Very good knowledge of CATIA V5, Siemens NX and Vericut as well as ideally in Teamcenter, Walter TDM, Siemens SINUMERIK 840D and the programming of special machines or machines. Robotic systems Knowledge of 3- and 5-axis machining, tool technology and cutting processes of demanding materials, preferably in the context of aerospace Experience in the introduction and optimization of digital manufacturing, CAM and automation processes Impressed leadership, communication and organisational competence as well as a structured and solution-oriented way of working Safe handling of SAP of advantage We offer Mobile work (in the corresponding area of responsibility) Flexible working time and sliding time account Attractive remuneration according to IG Metall collective agreement 35-hour week, 30 days annual holiday and special holidays Further training options In-house canteen Staff parking Staff recommendation Advantages of a global group associated with family working atmosphere
Location
 | MT Aerospace AG | |
| Frz-Josef-Strauß-Str 5, 86153 Augsburg | ||
| Germany |
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