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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Process Performance Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 11/2/26
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Augsburg, Germany
In Person
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Completed technical studies at Bachelor's or Master's level, qualification as a Technician or Meister, or a comparable qualification obtained by another route.
  • Experience using production planning systems, including SAP-PR3.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Extensive experience in assembly.
  • Good working knowledge of common Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
  • Good spoken and written German.
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Strong cost and quality awareness and reliability.
  • Strong cooperation and assertiveness in interface management.
  • Innovative analytical thinking, teamwork ability, and problem-solving competence.
  • Ability to moderate and lead multifunctional teams.
  • Foundational knowledge of business and process improvement.
  • Experience with standard time values (MTM).
  • Knowledge of Standard Line Balancing and Lean Line Design methods.
  • Knowledge of ergonomic design of industrial equipment.
  • Foundational knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process optimization.
  • Foundational knowledge of occupational health and safety.
  • Foundational knowledge of configuration management.
  • Knowledge of Run at Rate validation and performance acceptance.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the optimal industrial sequence during the definition phase by integrating SLB optimization drivers (PERT) early.
  • Lead a multifunctional team to create and validate the station process at employee level using the work distribution diagram, according to takt time or rate per station.
  • Enable optimal implementation of the industrial sequence and ensure delivery within takt time through optimized resource planning (SLB deployment).
  • Continuously monitor and improve manufacturing efficiency (CVAT).
  • Advise on and implement short- and long-term program plan changes, and design and lay out new production lines.
  • Balance work content (Standard Line Balancing) across different stations within a value stream to achieve customer takt and target rate as early as possible in the industrialization phase (early PERT).
  • Optimize line efficiency through continuous improvement of takt phases, including appropriate granularity and time reference and optimization of white and red space.
  • Support process optimization to maximize value creation, prioritizing the critical path.
  • Create PERT diagrams (Program Evaluation and Review Technique).
  • Create and roll out work distribution diagrams (AVDs).
  • Approve takt phases (Line Balancing).
  • Create action plans to reduce white space and red space.
  • Identify the critical path and maximize station capacity through continuous improvement.
  • Share best practices across stations, CDTs, plants, and FALs.
  • Maintain and develop cross-functional methods and tools related to SLB and AVD.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
  • H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
  • Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
  • June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
  • Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
  • The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
  • The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
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