// Role Summary
Lead operations for a new space-grade Lithium-Ion battery assembly line, ensuring adherence to stringent safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a shift team of up to 10 operators in a high-reliability space battery manufacturing environment.
- Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols, especially for high-voltage and electrical risks.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles and 5S standards.
- Oversee automated machinery, high-precision assembly, and quality control processes.
- Coordinate module testing workflows and ensure end-to-end product traceability via MES.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve technical and production issues.
// Role Specification
Battery Assembly Line Team Leader - Space Energy Storage
Airbus Crisa is strategically expanding into space energy storage with the establishment of the Battery Assembly Line (BAL), dedicated to designing, integrating, and manufacturing high-reliability Lithium-Ion battery modules for space missions. Our goal is to lead in space power systems by upholding world-class standards in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD).
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee operations, promote Lean manufacturing, and guide our shift team in this pioneering business line.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will lead and supervise shift operations for space-grade Lithium-Ion battery assembly, ensuring final product delivery while strictly adhering to SQCD targets. This role involves operational leadership of a shift team of up to 10 operators, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant workflow under aerospace standards.
Main Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Ensure absolute workplace safety and actively reinforce a strong safety culture.
- Enforce strict compliance with all safety protocols, specifically for high-voltage and electrical risk product handling.
Team & Operations Management
- Lead, motivate, and coordinate team members throughout the assigned shift.
- Guarantee execution of the daily production plan, optimizing workload balance and minimizing downtime or operational losses.
- Foster a continuous improvement culture grounded in Lean principles, ensuring line efficiency, organization, and 5S standards.
- Serve as the primary operational point of contact for cross-functional departments (Quality, Engineering, Logistics) to resolve technical bottlenecks and production issues.
Technical Supervision & Quality Control
- Operate and supervise automated machinery and integration equipment.
- Supervise high-precision assembly operations, component cleaning, and surface coating processes.
- Perform and oversee required inspections in accordance with the Quality Assurance plan.
- Coordinate module testing workflows (component tests, EGSE capacity testing, and vibration testing).
- Ensure full product end-to-end traceability via the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and maintain accurate production reporting.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
- Education: Technical Degree or Higher Vocational Education (FP Superior) in Electronics, Mechanics, or Industrial Manufacturing (or equivalent industry experience).
- Experience: Proven experience leading production shifts/teams within high-precision industrial or highly regulated manufacturing environments (Aerospace, Automotive, or Electronics).
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electromechanical/electronic assembly processes, high-reliability quality standards (e.g., AS9100), and MES/SAP tools.
- Languages: Spanish (Native / Professional) and English (Fluent level required for technical documentation, systems, and global collaboration).
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, high operational autonomy, problem-solving skills under pressure, and effective cross-departmental communication.
We encourage candidates who may not tick every box but possess most of the required skills and a willingness to learn to apply.
Company: Computadoras, Redes e Ingeniería, SA
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional