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Working at Airbus

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Join Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Spain as a Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical Specialist) on a permanent, full-time basis with a hybrid work arrangement (remote work limited to 1 fixed day per week). Play a decisive role in defining robust industrial sequences, testing solutions, and technical dossier creation for electrical harnesses and aircraft systems.

Requirements

  • Required: Aerospace, Telecommunications or Industrial Engineering degree with deep knowledge of electrical systems/installations.
  • Required: At least 2-3 years of proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering specialised in wiring within aerospace, defense, automotive, or naval sectors.
  • Required: Advanced/Professional level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
  • Required: Proficiency in CAD/CAM and engineering tools (CATIA, SAP, EPD, Sidie, SNT or similar), Lean Manufacturing principles, and root-cause analysis methodologies.
  • Preferred: Previous manufacturing engineering experience in electrical systems or EWIS within the aerospace industry and working knowledge of automated continuity measurement systems and electrical test equipment.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Electrical & Wiring Dossiers: Industrialize and deliver integrated Manufacturing Dossiers, technical wiring check job cards, and work orders across Series, Retrofit, Working Parties, and FTB aircraft.
  • Production Support & Troubleshooting: Support the electrical workshop and assembly lines with harness and control unit reworks, off/on-aircraft troubleshooting, and automated wiring test data generation.
  • Nonconformity Resolution: Investigate shop-floor discrepancies, author actionable nonconformity resolutions (HNCs), and implement corrective job cards.
  • Test Tooling & Lean Manufacturing: Specify and validate electrical test equipment and tooling while implementing Lean manufacturing standards and line balancing.
  • Potential transition routes: People from automotive, defense, or naval manufacturing engineering roles may bring transferable wiring and lean production skills, alongside meeting the engineering degree and bilingual English/Spanish requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

An opportunity for an Electrical & Wiring Manufacturing Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team within the MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) Program. Our multidisciplinary engineering team interfaces directly between Design Office and Production, driving the industrial conversion of civil A330-200 aircraft into world-class tanker variants across all MRTT Final Assembly Lines (FALs).

You will reinforce our industrialization and shop-floor enablement activities, playing a decisive role in defining robust industrial sequences, testing solutions, and technical dossier creation for electrical harnesses, wiring installations, and aircraft systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Industrialize Electrical & Wiring Dossiers: Define and deliver integrated Manufacturing Dossiers, technical wiring check job cards, and work orders across Series, Retrofit, Working Parties, and FTB (Flight Test Bed) aircraft.

  • Lead Production & Workshop Enablement: Support the electrical workshop (TPAP) and aircraft assembly lines (AG-2) with harness and control unit reworks, off-aircraft/on-aircraft troubleshooting, and automated wiring test data generation.

  • Resolve Technical Nonconformities (NCs): Investigate shop-floor discrepancies, author actionable nonconformity resolutions (HNCs), track design engineering changes (ERCs), and implement corrective job cards to eliminate bottlenecks.

  • Define Test Tooling & Industrial Means: Specify, adapt, and validate electrical test equipment, tooling, and PDU emissions in direct collaboration with the Test Means department.

  • Drive Design-to-Manufacturing Concurrence: Partner with the Design Office and external suppliers in model revisions (including F927 and wiring reviews) to integrate industrial constraints early into product definitions.

  • Foster Continuous Improvement & EHS: Implement Lean manufacturing standards, line balancing, and digital tool optimization, actively participating in SQCDP panels while strictly upholding environmental, health, and safety regulations.

SKILLS

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

  • Education: Aerospace, Telecommunications or Industrial Engineering degree,with deep knowledge of electrical systems/installations.

  • Experience: At least 2-3 years of proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering specialised in wiring, within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or naval sectors.

  • Soft skills:

    • Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset across cross-functional organizations, positive and constructive approach to conflict resolution, accountability, and strong KPI/performance focus.
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Airbus

Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical Specialist)

Getafe
On-site, Hybrid
Attractive salary
  • Highly motivated, proactive, and result-oriented mindset , with a strong enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
  • Languages: Advanced / Professional lev el in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).

  • Technical knowledge: In-depth understanding of manufacturing and wiring processes, Lean Manufacturing principles, and root-cause analysis methodologies. Proficiency in CAD/CAM and engineering tools (such as CATIA, SAP, EPD, Sidie, or SNT or similar).

  • Valuable / Nice to have:

    • Previous manufacturing engineering experience in electrical systems or EWIS within the aerospace industry.
    • Working knowledge of automated continuity measurement systems and electrical test equipment.
  • Hybrid working model: On-site presence is essential for this role due to close collaboration with manufacturing operations; remote work is limited to a maximum of 1 fixed day per week , agreed upon with the manager.

  • 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.

    #MYCYM

    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:
    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.

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