Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical Specialist)

2164 Airbus Defence and Space SAU; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe, Spain is seeking an Electrical & Wiring Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team for the MRTT program. You will industrialize wiring, define test tooling, and support production with continuous improvement and EHS adherence.

The role requires 2–3 years of wiring manufacturing experience in aerospace/defense, strong English and Spanish, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools such as CATIA, SAP, and EPD.

Qualifications

• Education: Aerospace, Telecommunications or Industrial Engineering degree with deep knowledge of electrical systems/installations.
• Experience: 2-3 years in Manufacturing Engineering focused on wiring in aerospace/defense/automotive/naval sectors.
• Soft skills: teamwork, conflict resolution, KPI focus.

Responsibilities

• Industrialize Electrical & Wiring Dossiers: define and deliver manufacturing dossiers and work orders across aircraft.
• Lead Production & Workshop Enablement: support wiring workshop and assembly lines with reworks and testing data.
• Resolve Technical Nonconformities: investigate NCs, author resolutions and implement corrective job cards.
• Define Test Tooling & Industrial Means: specify electrical test equipment and tooling in collaboration with Test Means.
• Drive Design-to-Manufacturing Concurrence: partner with Design Office and suppliers to integrate industrial constraints early.
• Foster Continuous Improvement & EHS: apply Lean standards, line balancing and digital tool optimization; uphold safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Wiring

Lean manufacturing

CATIA

SAP

Education

Aerospace/Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

SAP

EPD

Sidie

SNT

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

• 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.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and result-oriented mindset, with a strong enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
• Languages: Advanced / Professional level 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?

• 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 ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering

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.