MATERIALS AND PROCESS ENGINEER (D/M/F)

Airbus; Donauwörth; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

30 days' holiday

On-site facilities and services

Job summary

Airbus Protect GmbH is seeking a professional materials engineer at the Donauwörth site to support qualification of elastomers, adhesives and composites for aerospace. You will coordinate with design and obsolescence teams to choose optimal materials and manage test campaigns, reporting results.

You will also contribute to digitalization with data analysis and visualization tools. The role requires knowledge of materials engineering, familiarity with composite processes, and strong communication

Qualifications

• This role requires a completed course of study in materials, aerospace, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with elastomer, adhesive, sealant, or composite qualification is advantageous.
• Familiarity with engineering requirements and composite manufacturing processes is helpful.
• Experience in data management and analysis across platforms is desirable.
• Strong communication, organization and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualification of elastomers, adhesives, sealants, and composites for aerospace applications.
• Interface with obsolescence management to identify suitable material replacements.
• Bridge design departments to gather engineering requirements for material solutions.
• Manage test campaigns and report results.
• Support digitalization by analyzing large data sets across platforms.
• Develop digital visualization tools and enable cross-platform integration.

Skills

German language

English language

Data analysis

Programming

Education

Engineering degree in materials/aerospace/mechanical engineering

Tools

AppScript

C++

Java

Python

Job description

Job Description

This position is part of the Sustainability Business Unit of Airbus Protect which aims to empower businesses to build a sustainable future.

Task Description

• Assist in the qualification of elastomers, adhesives, sealants, and composites for applications in the aerospace industry.
• Interface with obsolescence management department to find suitable material replacements.
• Perform the link between different design departments to gather necessary engineering requirements to find the best material solutions for a specific application.
• Manage test campaigns, including the reporting of test results.
• Support the digitalization efforts by managing and analyzing large sets of data across different platforms.
• Assist in the development of digital visualization tools and cross platform integration.

Required Qualifications

The work task requires knowledge and skills that are usually acquired through a relevant, completed course of study with a standard period of study of up to 4 years in the area of materials, aerospace, or mechanical engineering, or comparable courses of study. The overall knowledge and experience required may have been acquired in other ways.

Skills and Competences

• Desired first experience in the aerospace industry, or other dealing with organic and composite material and process qualifications.
• Familiarised with the definition of engineering requirements.
• First knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and techniques for aerospace applications.
• Good knowledge of adhesives and sealants used in structural applications.
• Desired experience in the management of databases and data analysis.
• Knowledge of programming (e.g. AppScript, C++, Java, and python).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Committed, proactive and team-orientated way of thinking and acting.
• Very good German and English level, both writing and speaking.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we support Airbus Helicopters in developing helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product.

Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Advantages at Airbus Protect

• Mobile working and flexible working hours.
• Fair and attractive remuneration and special payments.
• 30 days' holiday and additional days off for special occasions.
• Intensive induction and expert support as part of onboarding in the form of personalized onboarding with a personal mentor.
• Excellent training opportunities and promising development prospects.
• Attractive social benefits and offers, including employer-financed pension scheme, employee share options, discounted car leasing, bike leasing, special conditions for insurance, employee benefits at cooperating companies.
• On-site facilities (depending on location) e. g. canteen and cafeteria, fitness studio, on-site kindergarten, company medical service and other health-related services.

Company

Airbus Protect GmbH

Contract Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Materials & Processes

Compliance & Integrity

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.

Inclusion Statement

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.