Materials and Processes Engineer - LO Laboratory and pre-prototyping area manager

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• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

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• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

• Collective transport service in some sites.

• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

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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.

The successful applicant will join Materials & Process Department (TADAP3, M&P Development) as part of Airframe organization.

We are looking for an Engineer or Sciences Degree with experience and general background in Materials and Processes (Composites, Metals, Surface Treatments, Paints, Sealants and Elastomeric Technologies, specially in relation with materials with Low Observability characteristics). Experience in laboratory environment is required.

Main task will be to prepare new building and manage new laboratory for LO material mixing and testing and pre-prototyping area.

The position requires a good balance between a high technical expertise in M&P projects, materials and associated processes in general and managerial skills.

• Prepare new building: Preparation of requirement dossier for the building, prepare CapEx process dossier, coordination of needs of all departments, establish compliant Health and Safety measures, prepare the financial plan...

• Manage new building: once the building is finished, maintenance and follow up of the activities, maintenance and calibration of equipments, maintenance of the area, Assurance of compliance for Health and Safety, area management...

• Materials and Processes Development: support the research, development, and optimization of composite materials, metals, surface treatments, paints, sealants, and elastomeric technologies. Support the preparation of test samples.

• Representation and Leadership: Represent TADAP3 in project meetings, MFT's, and task groups. Lead the testing development activities of Low Observability materials

• Test Plans Definition: Support to define test plans for R&T, design, and development of new technologies and materials.

• Failure Analysis: Conduct future failure analysis for the assigned scope.

• Support to Services and Industrial Environment: Provide technical support to services, CML, and the industrial environment.

• Academic: Degree in Engineering or Science. A Master's degree in Engineering or Science is highly valued.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials and processes, with a comprehensive understanding of appropriate test methods. Laboratory experience is required. Experience in management of laboratory/pre-prototyping area is desirable.

• Technical Skills

  • Experience in scientific and technological laboratories (materials analysis, physical observation of samples).

  • Experience in qualifications and development of new material, processes and suppliers.

  • Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, services, and CML.

  • Deep knowledge of REACH.

  • Experience in impact analysis and problem-solving.

  • Knowledge of material requirements for Airbus standards and quality standards.

  • Experience in material technology development.

  • Knowledge of materials for low observability applications, as well as thermal or electrical functionalities.

• Flexibility, interpersonal skills, ability to find solutions, and capacity to handle pressure.

• Advanced level of English and Spanish. Other languages are also appreciated.

• Availability for relatively frequent travel.

• Experience in international environment.

Permanent

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