A/C Production & Functional Test Engineer
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a Production Engineer with expertise in Aircraft Assembly and Disassembly to manage teams and ensure delivery goals are met. This role involves leading shopfloor staff and subcontractors to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage multifunctional teams for aircraft conversion activities.
- Oversee shopfloor managers, technicians, and subcontractors.
- Ensure coordination, workload-capacity, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Requires an Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Advanced Spanish and English language skills are essential.
// Role Specification
Production Engineer - A/C Assembly & Disassembly
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) for a Production Engineer specializing in Aircraft Assembly & Disassembly, System Installation, and Functional Test for the FAL A330 MRTT program.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the multifunctional team within TAOTT4, integrating Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning & Production Control, and assigned resources to meet delivery goals with no pending works.
- Lead a diverse team including Airbus shopfloor managers, electricians, mechanics, maintenance & testing technicians, and subcontractors operating within the same A/C zone.
- Ensure effective coordination across different TAOTT zones to achieve AG2 objectives.
- Maintain appropriate workload-capacity balancing with the right competencies.
- Ensure all stakeholders adhere to Health & Safety, Quality, FOD, DIM, and House Keeping standards within the area of responsibility.
- Champion continuous improvement and Operational Excellence within the area.
- Guarantee Voice of the Customer (VOC) communication and drive actions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Lead cultural transformation towards a more efficient organization.
- Act as a role model for Health & Safety, team engagement, energy, Airbus values, and ethics & compliance.
Skills and Experience:
- Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Production, Manufacturing Engineering, or Planning & Production Control.
- Soft Skills: Strong conflict management skills and a proven ability to foster a collaborative environment.
- Languages: Advanced proficiency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken).
- Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement methodologies to reduce costs, shorten lead times, innovate, and digitalize processes.
- Valuable: Experience in A330 MRTT conversion, aircraft disassembly/assembly, refurbishing, and functional test processes. Experience organizing and supervising production groups and subcontractors. Knowledge of IT tools such as SIPLA, Digital, Bar Chart, DEMAT, CATIA, SNT. Understanding of Part 145 and 21 regulations.
Benefits at Airbus:
- Additional vacation days and year-end days off.
- Attractive salary package.
- Hybrid working model where feasible to promote work-life balance.
- Collective transport services on select sites.
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plans, and study grants.
- On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office.
- Opportunities to participate in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Excellent upskilling and development prospects in a multicultural environment.
- Special rates on products and benefits.
This permanent position requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.