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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Tooling Development Manager - Composite Assembly

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMéaulte, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • A mechanical design and composites background, or a specialization in automation.
  • Mastery of CATIA.
  • Expertise in composite processes, including thermosets, epoxy, and thermoplastics, and associated metallic materials such as Invar and steel.
  • In-depth knowledge of molding, resin transfer molding (RTM), lay-up, and automated systems.
  • Experience in project management, budget management, and team management.
  • Fluent English is required for communication across sites and management of international suppliers.
  • Mobility and willingness to travel to other Airbus Atlantic sites in France.

Responsibilities

  • Define and validate the feasibility of new processes using mature, robust composite technologies, including resin transfer molding (RTM), prepreg, and lay-up.
  • Challenge designs in collaboration with subject-matter experts, architects, and systems engineers to optimize performance and quality.
  • Oversee the creation of complex tooling, including injection molds, machining and trimming tools, and assembly lines, using materials such as steel, Invar, aluminum, and composites.
  • Ensure the integration of automation and digital tools into the future industrial system.
  • Supervise a small team, manage development budgets, and manage service-provider contracts.

Desired Qualifications

  • A specialized educational program, such as COMPOSITECH or GEC, is desirable.
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity to develop solutions.
  • Rigor and a methodical approach to managing complex projects as part of a team.

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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