ME AIT Team Leader

Descripción de puesto: An opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering (ME) AIT Team Leader has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space. The selected candidate will join the Spacecraft Production & AIT Spain Plant department . In this role, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering team, coordinating all engineering activities and deliverables to the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) area (TSMSC) . You will work in a co-engineering mode with Space Systems Design and Engineering Offices in Spain to deliver high-accuracy Industrial Plans for Earth Observation, Space Exploration (EOS), and Telecom & Navigation Systems (TNS) programs, operating under strict clean-room protocols and handling sensitive, low-tolerance spacecraft technologies . RESPONSIBILITIES The main tasks of the jobholder will be: - Lead, develop, and engage the Manufacturing Engineering production team to meet demanding schedule, quality, cost, and safety requirements under the local labor legal context . - Deliver complete Manufacturing Dossiers (including standard planning, MBOM, Assembly procedures/SOIs, Standard Allocated Times, and industrial means specifications) for every new program within the AIT scope, fully utilizing the DDMS toolset . - Provide feasible Industrial Plans and accurate ME Non-Recurrent and Recurrent (NRC/RC) cost estimations to support bidding activities and cost brochures for EOS and TNS offers . - Manage key internal stakeholders within the EOS and TNS environments, coordinating closely with Program Business Lines, AIT, Environmental Testing, Electrical/Functional, RF, and Mechanical & Thermal Engineering Leads . - Maintain strict adherence to cost targets and Estimate at Completion (EAC) budgets in coordination with Program Managers, under the supervision of Space Systems Spain Finance controllers . - Drive continuous improvement and foster innovation initiatives with tangible results in the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) area, ensuring all company and departmental standards are followed . SKILLS Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you : - Education: Aeronautical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering degree or a related discipline . - Experience: Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) within the space sector or high-precision industrial environments, alongside experience leading and developing engineering teams . - Soft skills: Excellent leadership, team management, and stakeholder coordination capabilities, high adaptability, and strong communication skills . - Languages: Advanced level in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) . - Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of spacecraft manufacturing domains (thermo-mechanical assembly, electrical hardware integration, test set-up, satellite final integration, and handling/shipping) . In-depth knowledge of special processes, laser/DEA optical alignment, tolerance stack-up, MGSE/containers, and clean room standards . - Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with DDMS toolset and exposure to Earth Observation & Science (EOS) or Telecom Navigation (TNS) program environments Este puesto requiere identificar los posibles riesgos que supone el incumplimiento, además de compromiso para actuar con integridad, ya que esta es la base del éxito, la reputación y el crecimiento sostenido de la Empresa. Empresa: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Tipo de contrato: Contrato indefinido ------- Nivel de experiencia: Profesional Familia de puestos: Liderazgo Al enviar su CV o solicitud, otorga su consentimiento a Airbus para que use o almacene información sobre usted a efectos de supervisión relacionados con su solicitud o futuro empleo. Únicamente Airbus usará dicha información. Airbus está comprometido con lograr una plantilla laboral diversa y crear un entorno laboral inclusivo. Celebramos todas las solicitudes, independientemente del bagaje cultural y social, o la edad, el género, las discapacidades, la orientación sexual o las creencias religiosas. Airbus está, y siempre ha estado, comprometido con la igualdad de oportunidades para todos. Como tal, nunca pediremos ningún tipo de cambio monetario en el marco de un proceso de contratación. Cualquier suplantación de la identidad de Airbus para hacerlo debe ser comunicada a emsom@airbus.com . En Airbus, apoyamos trabajar y colaborar de forma mas ágil y flexible. Siempre que sea posible, se promoverán condiciones de trabajo flexibles e innovadoras.