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 duties, and manage multiple priorities
• Fluent English.