Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Process Development (all genders)

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective - providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.

We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today.

Your mission

As the

Automation & Process Development Engineer

• , you are responsible for defining
• how
• our products are built. Your focus is on
• developing advanced production processes, identifying automation opportunities, and managing external equipment vendors
• . You will design the automated assembly cells, program automated components, and ensure external machine builders deliver high-performing equipment on time.

Responsibilities

Process Development

Formulate, test, and validate new manufacturing processes (e.g., automated joining, dispensing, laser welding, vision inspection) required to build next-generation products.

Automation Engineering

Identify opportunities to automate manual processes using robotics, custom tooling, vision systems, and PLCs. Sketch out concepts for automated cells and fixtures.

Vendor & Equipment Management

Draft functional specifications and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external automation vendors. Act as the technical lead during vendor selections.

Equipment Qualification (FAT/SAT)

Drive Factory Acceptance Testing (

FAT

) at vendor facilities and Site Acceptance Testing (

SAT

) during installation. Ensure equipment achieves targeted cycle times and yields.

Commissioning

Own the deployment, programming adjustments, troubleshooting, and final hand-off of automated equipment to the production team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related.
• Hands-on experience developing advanced manufacturing processes and integrating
• automation, robotics, and vision systems
• .
• Demonstrated experience
• managing technical vendors/machine builders
• from specification through to equipment delivery and acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
• For further information please reach out to
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