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Space Industrial Manufacturing Means Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

Visa options

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    Per the ad: “does not sponsor visas”

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Higher Education (Grade or Master) related to Aeronautic, Industrial, Electronic Engineering

  • At least 5 years experienced leading in Automatization and programming machines processes Industrialization/Improvement Projects (Production and Test Sytems, Lean, MES..).

  • English proficiency

  • Digital mindset (automation of tasks, scripting, use of digital design tools and simulators)

  • Electronic manufacturing and Test processes knowledge will be valued positively.

  • Proactive, well organized, autonomous and with clear Team Work value.

  • Continuous improvement orientation.

  • Customer support approach, including Openness and Flexibility

  • Leader and booster for change management

  • Keen interest in Space Business

The role

A position of Industrial Means Engineer is now open at Airbus CRISA (Airbus Defense & Space) in Tres Cantos (Madrid area). In our industrialization department, our mission is guarantee the technical / digital means needed to execute manufacturing and tests processes for Space Electronic equipment with excellent performance.

Our way of working is built upon trust, based on the principles of collaboration & cooperation, autonomy/accountability and flexibility. Our activities are split into missions whose set-up are integrated in different Space business: Launchers, Earth Exploration (Copernicus), Space Exploration (Artemis), Commercial (Telecommunications Satellites). This is an opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic Industrialization Team within Operations focused on:

- Shape the future based on innovation of our products, new technologies and way of working,
- State of the art product consolidation,
- Continuous Performance improvement.

Definitely, we are moved by our passion to make it fly!

In industrialization department, our mission is guarantee the technical/digital means needed to execute manufacturing and tests processes for Space Electronic equipment with excellence performance.

We are looking for candidates who are sharing our values and want to make a true impact at Space Electronic business moving things faster, gaining agility, and being Innovative.

What you'll do

  • Define, specify, implement and support Industrial means according to process requirement and ergonomics standards focus on an spacecraft equipment automatic Production line.

  • Manage and monitor contractual relationships with supplier to successfully ensure delivery on time on cost on quality for Industrial means defined with relevant collaboration supply chain organization.

  • Lead Industrial point of view for Design for manufacturing processes in collaboration with Engineering department.

  • Define automatization processes, machines programming and maintenance strategy roadmap.

  • Define digitalization requirements for industrial means to be align with Production tool suite.

  • Lead support and troubleshooting in the shop floor at Industrial means level.

  • Challenge and improve manufacturing methods and processes and implement best practices according to Quality, Cost and Time.

  • Support and Lead continuous improvement according Production needs/feedback: Kaizen, PPS, defining Industrial means requirement.

  • Member of multifunctional team for PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, KCs.

  • Simulate scenarios and define way forward for Production ramp up.

Contract Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

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

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Additional information

Feel like you can't tick some boxes above? If you have most of the skills and experience that we're looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!

Airbus Crisa provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Airbus Crisa expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus Crisa does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Crisa 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.

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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