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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

AIT Manager Satellite Business Line

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

Get to know Space:

Space Systems delivers leading space technology and solutions for commercial and government customers around the globe. The Programme Line’s expertise includes telecommunications satellites for any mission, very-high-resolution Earth observation instruments, unique deep space missions, flawless International Space Station operations and lunar exploration. From the smallest electronic parts and spacecraft equipment to in-orbit delivery of satellites and associated services, reaching for the stars is the daily business of Space Systems.

We are looking for a AIT Manager who will work in close relation with Engineering, Production and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure an industrial process for the telecommunication satellites Programmes.

You will belong to a dynamic team in a department who is encharge of the End to End manufacturing of different programmes (TOMSA). You will work with a team across multiple disciplines to deliver on Quality, on Time and on Cost components inside new telecommunication reflector programmes.

Main activities:

  • Planning: generation of the Integrated Project Planning defining manufacturing activities, long and short-term needs, procurement of materials, assembly tools & MGSE. Follow up of manufacturing activities and identification of the critical areas. Participation to the overall Integrated Project Planning.
  • Manufacturing Budget preparation and control: Calculate, analyse and control production costs.
  • Support new work package and offers.
  • Cost control.
  • EAC deviation management.
  • Assure enables needed in order to achieve production rate.
  • Quality Gates planning and follow-up.
  • Spacecraft Production Spain inputs and outputs management.
  • Risk and opportunities assessment.
  • Project status reporting.

Required skills and knowledge :

  • Industrial Engineer or Aerospace Engineer Degree or similar.
  • At least 3 years of experience in project management, manufacturing and financial analysis.
  • Pro-activity and autonomy.Team working ability
  • Leadership skills to manage different stakeholders
  • Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English.
  • Able to work in an integrated manufacturing Team, autonomously in a proactive and responsible manner.
  • Able to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
  • Able to work in one or more projects managing the workload, under pressure and adaptability in a changing environment
  • Able to work in an organized and ordered manner complying with the Company, Quality and H&S standards.
  • Iron certification level (or equivalent) is recommended.

If you are interested in getting to know the Space Business Unit this position will allow you to manage a stakeholder network in a growing business.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

  • Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total)
  • Attractive salary and compensation package
  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance (40% remote work)
  • Collective transport service in some sites
  • Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan...
  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office
  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment
  • Special rates in products & benefits

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Production Planning & Scheduling

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

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