Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Jigs and Tools Engineer

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

The Tools Development Engineer will join the Jigs&Tools department within the Manufacturing Engineering area at the Airbus Cádiz site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core activities:

Requirements Management: Lead the analysis, assessment, and formal acceptance of Jigs and Tools (J&T) requests.
Technical Leadership: Act as the Technical Project Leader for J&T, serving as the primary engineering interface for external suppliers.
Supplier Governance: Drive the technical down-selection process and provide rigorous end-to-end follow-up on supplier performance.
Industrial Documentation: Execute the creation of Multi-Functional Team (MFT) documentation and ensure the integrity of Design and Manufacturing Data Sets through formal validation.
Quality Assurance: Orchestrate the Manufacturing Acceptance process in coordination with Plant/FAL Quality Assurance to ensure all tooling meets Airbus standards.
Lifecycle Strategy: Define technical requirements for maintenance, training, recertification, and re-calibration to ensure long-term tool reliability.
Operational Integration: Manage the seamless handover of tooling to Operations, ensuring all technical requirements are met for production.
Advanced Engineering: Design innovative J&T solutions for new developments, R&T (Research & Technology) projects, and strategic industrial transfers.

Mandatory Requirement: Extensive professional experience specifically as a Jigs and Tools Engineer is essential for this role.

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.

Company:

Airbus Operations SL

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering

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