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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

Design Engineering Change Manager for Airbus Derivatives programs

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

A vacancy for an Engineering Change Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe. The successful applicant will join Configuration Design Engineering department at Air Power in Spain (TADXC1).

For engineering related stages, you will act as a Change Manager for the Airbus derivatives programs, covering the stablished A330 MRTT but also with activity in the brand new ones A321 AEWC and A321 Patmar. You will be in charge of support to configuration activities for programs, develop the process and tools and prepare the design baselines for different operative purposes. As well you will be part of the new DDMS implementations and other trends that are shaping the future of our Design methodologies and processes. As a centre of competence, you will influence and cross collaborate progressively with other programs and processes under our deparment socpe.

In the framework of your activities, you will have interaction with Design, Systems Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, Programs and Services.

Your fresh view will be a key factor to develop our function within the new trends and technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage modifications flow.
  • Support to certification process for authorities.
  • Prepare reports on the configuration at different stages.
  • Define the general criteria and requirements that must fulfill the design product structure, as well as support to its creation.
  • Participate as representative in the Configuration meetings.
  • Check if as design product structure comply with change objectives and procedures.
  • Participate in the definition of requirements to be implemented on PLM related with the Configuration Management tasks. Verification and validation of its implementation.
  • Support the update and definition of configuration procedures included in Design Organization Manual.
  • Checking of the already/not yet certified items to identify the certification needs for an specific version in development

SKILLS

  • Educated to Aeronautical or Industrial engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • 2 - 3 years of experience in Configuration Management at least equal to CM Certification level 1 (CM contributor)
  • 2 - 3 years of experience in Specific Design Engineering pr in MRTT program, Airworthiness or Chief Engineering (Modifications and Design Changes)
  • Knowledge of configuration tools/PLM, specially Sprint.NET and EPD-Connect/Optegra
  • Advanced level in English and Spanish. French will be a plus.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proactive, able to propose new ideas and improvement driven
  • Innovative and open minded

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 plus additional days-off along the year.
  • Attractive salary.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
  • Collective transport service in some sites.
  • Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
  • 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.

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:
Configuration Management

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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