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Airbus • Illescas, Spain

Machines, Robotics & Automation

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Machines & Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Operations, Illescas (Toledo).

The selected candidate will join the Machinery & Automation Team. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge automated systems for composite part manufacturing, ensuring excellence in delivery, quality, and cost.

The team is multidisciplinary and transnational, focusing on the definition and implementation of complex robotics and Industry 4.0 solutions to maintain our plant at the forefront of aeronautical technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be.

Deliver machines and technical systems:

  • Develop innovative concepts for Machines/Robots and Technical Systems.
  • Establish the necessary specifications/requirements for Machines and Technical Systems.
  • Define technical contents of the Machines/Robots and Technical Systems CapEx file and perform cost-estimation.
  • Contribution/support to the procurement process in relation to all technical aspects.
  • Planning, steering and monitoring of the project's approval, commitment, cash flow and internal engineering cost by periodical reviews with the Machine/Robot project leader and functional leaders(contractual milestones: KOM, PDR, CDR, CISS, CIPS, R&R follow up).
  • Support actively the APTs.
  • Manage the introduction of changes on Machines/Robots and Technical Systems in the plant.
  • Keep informed on Machines/Robots and Technical Systems changes and process changes related to the supported processes in the plant.
  • Support Maintenance Department with technical expertise to ensure the reliability of the manufacturing cell implemented.
  • Follow FU.IN.03.03 (Specify and Qualify Machines and Systems) standar.

Deliver R&T projects:

  • Propose to R&T topics to be developed, aligned with Ai strategy.
  • Guarantee the fulfillment of deliverables for R&T programs within the approved budget and on time working in close collaboration with the partner and R&T centers.
  • Contribute and participate in maturity assessments through the α and β gates.
  • Digitalization, Innovative and Big Data projects in Machines and Technical Systems.
  • Implementation of industry 4.0 at plant level in Machines and Technical Systems.
  • Contribute to the transnational harmonization and alignment of manufacturing Machinery & Automation and cooperate with other plants through the OMI network in all the A/C life cycle (from R&T, through development and serial phase improvement and support).
  • Participate in best practices identification and promote their local implementation.
  • Establish an international mindset in the team and promote partnering and synergies.

SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

  • Mechanical and machines technical background.
  • Composite materials Knowledge
  • Project Management experience (transversal and transnational)
  • PLC programming will be a plus
  • Artificial intelligence & data analytics basic skill will be appreciated
  • English: Negotiation level

Soft skills

  • Team worker in multifunctional and transnational environment
  • Innovative mindset
  • Problem -solving skills
  • Flexibility (changing environment)

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 subject to working calendar/home location.
  • Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
  • Option to access 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 Operations SL

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Manufacturing Engineering

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.

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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