Global Flight Line Quality Engineer -MRTT Delivery & Audits

Airbus; Getafe; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model of working when possible

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities (canteen, medical O

Kindergarten

Medical office

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks an MRTT Production Quality Flight line and Delivery Center Engineer to join the MRTT Quality Operations Team. You will support manufacturing, maintenance, and flight line/delivery activities, interacting with national and international customers during audits and aircraft handovers.

The role involves periodic international travel to support MRTT operations worldwide, working primarily on-site with a rotating afternoon shift and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aeronautical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in Manufacturing, Shop-Floor Operations, or Maintenance (aerospace or automotive valued).
• Strong autonomous, proactive mindset, and team spirit; adaptable to changing workloads.
• Advanced English (C1) for international interfaces; Spanish for production contact.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop-floor inspections and attest work orders.
• Interface with international customers and aviation authorities during audits.
• Lead PPS investigations and drive corrective actions across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and predictive quality projects.
• Support day-to-day shop-floor operations with shift rotations as needed (approx. 5 weeks/year).
• Travel internationally to MRTT facilities for 6+ weeks/year.

Skills

PPS (Practical Problem Solving)

Quality tools

Manufacturing quality

Autonomous

English (C1)

Spanish (native/advanced)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aeronautical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks an MRTT Production Quality Flight line and Delivery Center Engineer to join the MRTT Quality Operations Team. You will support manufacturing, maintenance, and flight line/delivery activities, interacting with national and international customers during audits and aircraft handovers.

The role involves periodic international travel to support MRTT operations worldwide, working primarily on-site with a rotating afternoon shift and collaboration