Manufacturing Engineer – Work Measurement & Process Optimization (all genders)

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.

_As a_ _Manufacturing Engineer (Generalist & MTM Specialist)__, you will focus on maximizing production efficiency, line balancing, and labor optimization. While you support broad manufacturing engineering topics, your superpower is using_ _Methods-Time Measurement (MTM)__to analyze manual operations, eliminate waste, and establish accurate standard times. You will ensure our shop floor operations are highly efficient, safe, and ergonomically sound._

Early-Stage R&D Collaboration & Manual Assembly Solutions

• _Pre-Production Design Input:__Partner with R &D during the initial prototyping and design phases to review manual assembly steps. Propose design modifications that simplify manual handling, reduce component orientation complexity, and minimize assembly errors._
• _Predictive Labor Costing:__Utilize MTM methodologies on early-stage CAD models and prototypes to estimate standard assembly times, helping R &D evaluate the labor-cost impact of different design variations._
• _Mistake-Proofing (Poka-Yoke):__Work with R &D to define physical design features (e.g., asymmetrical alignment pins, keyed slots) that make incorrect manual assembly physically impossible._
• _Ergonomic Design Guidance:__Ensure R &D designs avoid requiring excessive physical force, awkward hand postures, or specialized dexterity, protecting operators from repetitive strain injuries once the product hits mass production._

Work Measurement & MTM

• _Time & Motion Analysis:__Apply MTM methodologies (MTM-1, MTM-2, or UAS) to analyze manual assembly operations, establish precise standard times, and eliminate waste._
• _Line Balancing & Layout:__Design and continuously optimize production line balancing to eliminate bottlenecks, distribute workloads evenly, and maximize throughput._

• _Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field._
• _Certified MTM practitioner_ _(strongly preferred) with proven experience applying time-study and work-measurement methodologies on a live production floor._
• _Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, workplace ergonomics, and facility layout design._

For further information please reach out to [talent@stark-defence.com](mailto:talent@stark-defence.com).