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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Metier Process Master Vehicle Engineering - Subcon & Compliance MAS Leader

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDonauworth, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Several years of relevant experience in aerospace engineering, particularly in Airframe Engineering or Systems Engineering.
  • Several years of experience in engineering and managing complex projects and work packages.
  • Several years of experience in a leadership position, with proven competence in team management and development.
  • Business-fluent German and English language skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Enable the Métier Core Team to process and manage the associated Métier Core Team Backlog within the technical Métier specification scope.
  • Support strategy implementation and the integration of the Airbus Engineering Center in Łódź, Poland.
  • Oversee subcontracting management and establish a Control Tower for subcontracting and external assignments; coordinate Calls for Tenders across other Airbus divisions.
  • Assist the leadership team in developing and maintaining a core/non-core strategy and deriving make-or-buy decisions.
  • Manage the budget for activities outside the squads.
  • Ensure Métier compliance with the overall mission through continuous review and alignment.
  • Define and execute releases in line with schedule, cost, quality, and performance targets while managing risks and opportunities.
  • Support the development of Métier methods and tools, with a special focus on Digital Design, Manufacturing and Services (DDMS).
  • Support the implementation and rollout of Systems Engineering.
  • Drive the Airframe Roadmap forward through incremental developments and disruptive innovations.
  • Ensure compliance with export control regulations for the Métier.
  • Facilitate and conduct ongoing estimations for work items defined in the backlog and release plan.

Desired Qualifications

  • A completed Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or a comparable qualification.
  • A results-oriented mindset characterized by personal responsibility, motivation, and commitment.
  • Strong communication skills, team spirit, and the ability to inspire people.
  • A pragmatic approach to solving complex challenges.
  • A structured way of working and the ability to present complex relationships simply.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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