MATERIALS AND PROCESS ENGINEER (D/M/F)

Airbus Protect; Donauwörth; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working and flexible hours

30 days' holiday + special leave

On-site facilities and health services

Job summary

Airbus Protect GmbH in Donauwörth, Germany, is seeking a professional to support material qualification and aerospace engineering tasks within the Sustainability Business Unit. You will work on elastomers, composites, adhesives, and sealing materials, liaising with design and obsolescence management to identify optimal solutions, and contribute to data-driven decision making.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis across platforms, and development of digital visualization tools,

Qualifications

• Completed degree in materials, aerospace, or mechanical engineering (up to 4 years).
• Experience with databases and data analysis is desirable.
• Knowledge of programming languages (AppScript, C++, Java, Python) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualification of elastomers, adhesives, sealants, and composites for aerospace applications.
• Interface with obsolescence management to find material replacements.
• Coordinate with 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 cross-platform integration.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Engineering requirements

Composite manufacturing

Adhesives & sealants

Data analysis & databases

Programming: AppScript/C++/Java/Python

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

German & English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Familiarized 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 analysisKnowledge 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 speakin
• 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

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.

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.