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Industrial System Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 23 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Getafe
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

  • Education: University Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Aeronautical, or a related discipline).
  • Experience: Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably within complex industrial, automated, or aerospace environments.
  • Soft skills: High passion, energy, and motivation for continuous improvement. Strong teamwork spirit, creativity, integrity, reliability, and the leadership potential to manage transversal projects.
  • Languages: Negotiation level in English is a must. Capitalization of another European language is valuable.
  • Technical knowledge: Strong proficiency in 3D environments (such as 3DExperience) for layouts, line simulation, and logistics analysis. Knowledge of flow simulation methodologies and data management.

Nice to have

  • Valuable / Nice to have: Knowledge of AnyLogic software is a strong plus. Experience in digital twin deployment, machine connectivity (IoT), or advanced data analytics.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus, we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Work-Life Balance: Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year and a flexible hybrid working model when possible.
  • Financial Benefits: Attractive salary, comprehensive compensation package, and employee stock options.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and study grants.
  • On-Site Facilities: Free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office at the Getafe plant.
  • Mobility: Collective transport service available depending on the working calendar and home location.
  • Growth & Culture: Excellent upskilling opportunities, great development prospects in a multicultural environment, and the possibility to collaborate in various corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Perks: Option to access special corporate rates on a wide variety of products and benefits.

The role

An opportunity for an Industrial System Engineer has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the ME - Transversal Team, a key part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization at the Airbus Getafe Plant.
Our vision is clear: "to secure the industrial system today and to create the sustainable industrial solution of the future."

The Getafe Plant is a center of excellence specializing in the structural assembly and equipping of Horizontal Tail Planes (HTPs) for the A320, A330, and A350 families, as well as the S19 section for the A350, utilizing advanced automated and robotic methods and dry carbon fiber manufacturing.

In this role, your core mission will be to predict and improve our Industrial Performance by developing Lean Industrial System Designs, optimizing flows, and building advanced simulation models to translate conceptual ideas into highly competitive, real-world shopfloor scenarios.

What you'll do

RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

  • Lead and conduct Industrial System Design and Modelling projects from initial concept to deployment, optimizing flows and ensuring the best industrial footprint for plant activities.
  • Develop and manage Industrial Line Flow Simulations and Digital Twins using advanced 3D software (e.g., 3DExperience) to anticipate, replicate, and optimize assembly line behavior.
  • Analyze and optimize the industrial performance of current and future manufacturing lines through time-value calculations, standard line balancing, and Value Stream Analysis deployment.
  • Drive the Machine Connectivity strategy at the plant level, collaborating closely with Maintenance, Operations, and central teams to define strategies, secure budgets, and improve machine availability.
  • Support and deploy Data Analytics projects and innovation technologies, managing data to enable predictive decision-making, pattern detection, and early breakdown warnings.
  • Collaborate with Industrial Architects and multidisciplinary teams to translate conceptual workflows into real shopfloor realities, factoring in surfaces, logistics, lead times, and station-level ergonomics.

Employment Type

Permanent

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Entry Level

Manufacturing Engineering

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Website
airbus.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus Operations SL

Additional information

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?
Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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