Processes, Methods & Tools Focal for Flight Test Installation

Job Description:

In order to support our Flight Test Installation (FTI) Engineering team, Airbus Operations is looking for a

Processes, Methods & Tools (PMT) Focal for Flight Test Installation (FTI) (d/f/m) 

Are you looking for a combination of innovative technical challenges and a communication focus with transnational internal stakeholders? Then this is the right place for you! The future of aviation does not happen by chance, but through precision, smart methods, and state-of-the-art engineering infrastructure. As one of the world’s leading players in the aerospace industry, we develop next-generation aircraft and systems – more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

Behind every pioneering innovation lies a well-thought-out process landscape. In this key role, you will operate directly in an environment at the interface between systems engineering, software and hardware development, and IT. You will optimize the tools and working methods of our design teams, eliminate friction losses in the development cycle, and ensure that product configurations remain seamlessly traceable throughout their entire lifecycle.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location 

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• PMT Focal Point: Act as the primary point of contact for design engineers and project leads regarding the definition, harmonization, and continuous development of engineering processes, methods, and tools.
• Configuration Management (CM): Take responsibility for sub-areas of configuration management – from identification and change management (Change Control Boards) to the closure of configuration milestones – including managing the Z-MOD process (FTI change management) and maintaining the FTI configuration database (SABRE) in preparation for design.
• Toolchain & ALM/PLM Integration: Manage and optimize the tool landscape and support rollouts as well as tool qualifications.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure that engineering methods and configuration processes comply with the strict regulatory requirements of the aviation industry.
• Enablement & Coaching: Conduct workshops and trainings, create clear guidelines, and drive best practices across the team.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Successfully completed degree in engineering, computer science or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in an engineering environment within the aerospace, automotive, or another regulated industry.
• In-depth knowledge of modern ALM, PLM, and systems engineering tools, as well as model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and requirements management.
• Practical experience in configuration and change management in accordance with recognized standards.
• Strong communication skills, diplomatic acumen at cross-functional interfaces, and a structured, solution-oriented, and proactive way of working.
• Business fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
• Nice to have: Good knowledge of data analytics, tool development and programming (e.g., Python, Google Apps Script).

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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.

Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

System Installation <JF-EN-ER>

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