Industrial Team: Manufacturing Engineering - Metallic Aerostructure Assembly Specialist (d/f/m)
Airbus Defence and Space
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Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Germany seeks a Manufacturing Engineering – Metallic Aerostructure Assembly Specialist to transform aircraft designs into manufacturable assemblies. You will lead assembly sequencing, build process strategies and station layouts, collaborating with Jigs & Tools, Systems Installation and Airframe design teams.
You will study CAD models, support prototype builds, and drive cost/weight/productivity trade-offs while ensuring compliance with Airbus standards and
Qualifications
- University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- Strong understanding of GPS, tolerance analysis and metrology practices.
- Experience with aircraft assembly processes and design-for-manufacturing mindset.
- Proficient in CAD/CAE tools and manufacturing integration.
Responsibilities
- Study the aircraft digital mock-up with CAD systems and derive assembly concepts.
- Lead development of assembly sequence and build process strategy with cross-functional teams.
- Define assembly station layout and line concept aligned with program targets.
- Support prototype construction and industrialize the build process.
- Drive cost, weight and production rate trade-offs to meet targets.
- Own tolerance stack-up and tooling-to-part interface analyses with stakeholders.
- Support systems installation integration into the structural sequence.
- Ensure processes and work instructions comply with Airbus standards and safety rules.
- Contribute to tech projects to advance TRL/MRL and close technology gaps.
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Job description
In order to support the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Team , Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering – Metallic Aerostructure Assembly Specialist (d/f/m).
We are the team that transforms aircraft design into a flying reality. Through close collaborative-development with aircraft design and other engineering disciplines, Manufacturing Engineering “ME” ensures the manufacturing feasibility OTOCOQ of the new products. We are the link to our internal production departments and external suppliers, enabling the manufacturing of parts, assembly, integration, and testing (“MAIT” system) of new aircraft.
We are currently scaling the entire Industrial Team. This position is one of several key roles we are opening; we encourage you to explore our other vacancies to find the best match for your expertise.
The primary challenge lies in the accelerated development timeline leading to the maiden flight. This requires a team of agile engineers who thrive in a dynamic environment and can expertly manage design evolutions alongside active manufacturing processes.
Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.
- Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
- Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
- Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
- Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
- Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
- Work with CAD systems to study the aircraft’s digital mock-up. Derive an assembly concept and simulations digitally in Delmia
- Lead the development of the A/C structure’s assembly sequence and build process strategy, together with Operations’ Jigs & Tools, Systems Installation specialist and Airframe design
- Establish assembly station layout and line concept appropriate to program targets together with the Jigs & Tools specialist
- Support prototype construction with an early build process
- Turn the build process into an industrial design of stations and docks that fills an assembly hangar and meets a specific takt requirement for series production
- Contribute to cost assessments and support trade-off studies (weight vs. cost vs. production rate) to keep cost aligned with program targets
- Drive tolerance stack-up and tooling-to-part interface requirements and analysis jointly with airframe, Jigs&Tools, quality and metrology specialist
- Support integration of systems installation (wiring, actuators, payload bays) into the structural assembly sequence
- Ensure all manufacturing processes, tooling and work instructions comply with applicable Airbus Standards, airworthiness requirements and Health and Safety regulations
- Participate in technology and innovation projects (R&T/ R&D) to close program technology gaps or improve time and cost. Advancing in the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of relevant processes and materials
- University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
- understanding of (aerospace) design and manufacturing ecosystem
- Nice to have: practical experience in A/C assembly as a structure mechanic or process engineer
- In-depth knowledge of Geometric Product Specification (GPS), Tolerance stack-up Chain Analysis, related industrial metrology and tooling to part datum strategies
- engineering mechanics: statics and electrostatics
- Strong knowledge aerostructures joining techniques and processes of the aerospace industry
- CATIA/3DX & Delmia to analyse designs, check accessibility and develop a build process
- CATIA Functional Tolerancing & Annotation
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to interact with various stakeholders
- Knowledge in German would be advantageous
- Creative approach to solving complex industrial challenges
- Design for Manufacturing & Assembly Mindset
- Ability to work in a changing and not entirely pre-planned environment. Able to make assumptions and start working even on incomplete sets of requirements.
- Ability to propose and implement innovative solutions in manufacturing processes
- Openness to emerging technologies and manufacturing methodologies
- Commitment to continuous professional development in a rapidly evolving field
- Probably you are not a perfect match to the long list of skills above... but you bring the enthusiasm to learn them.
Join the Manufacturing Team... we are waiting for you to build it!
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.
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Permanent
Professional
Manufacturing Engineering
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