MRTT Production Electrical Engineer (Night Shift)

Airbus; Getafe; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Hybrid work model

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Production Electrical Engineer (Night Shift) to lead the MRTT FAL Production Team in aircraft electrical conversion, system installation and testing. You will drive Lean improvements, coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning and subcontractors, and ensure zero-outstanding-work deliveries on the assigned aircraft zone.

The role requires at least 3 years in aerospace production or related fields, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or related discipline.
• Experience: At least 3 years in Production, Manufacturing Engineering, or Planning & Production Control within industrial/aerospace.
• Soft skills: Strong leadership, conflict management, high autonomy, collaborative mindset, and adaptability to night-shift rhythms.
• Languages: Advanced level in Spanish & English (written and spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Aircraft electrical/system assembly and testing processes; Lean, cost reduction, and digitalization.
• Nice to have: A330 MRTT conversion or heavy aircraft modification/MRO; experience managing shopfloor teams; knowledge of EASA Part 21/Part 145; familiarity with SIPLA, CATIA, DEMAT, Bar Chart.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the shopfloor multifunctional team across aircraft zones to secure milestone delivery and eliminate pending work.
• Manage resources and workload-capacity; ensure optimal allocation of manpower, tooling, competencies, and industrial means for conversion activities.
• Oversee electrical conversion, system installation, and functional tests; resolve daily technical roadblocks with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality.
• Enforce adherence to standards; uphold and audit Health & Safety, FOD prevention, Quality, DIM, and 5S across the zone.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement; implement Lean and digitalization to reduce cycle times and costs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and cross-zone synchronization; communicate and align across production lines to meet milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict management

Autonomy

Collaborative mindset

Night-shift adaptability

Lean & digitalization

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SIPLA

CATIA

DEMAT

Bar Chart

Job description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Production Electrical Engineer (Night Shift) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the MRTT FAL Production Team, specifically driving aircraft electrical conversion, system installations, and functional testing activities. Working in a highly dynamic, multidisciplinary shopfloor environment interfacing with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Subcontractors, the jobholder will lead operations within an assigned aircraft zone to secure zero-outstanding-work deliveries.

Shift schedule details: This position is permanently based on the Night Shift. Please note that during the initial onboarding period (first 2 to 3 months), the selected candidate will follow a rotating training schedule alternating 2 weeks on morning shift and 2 weeks on night shift before transitioning permanently to night shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Lead and coordinate the shopfloor multifunctional team (internal blue collars, technicians, and subcontracted workforces) across aircraft zones to secure milestone delivery and eliminate pending work.
• Manage operational resources and workload-capacity, ensuring optimal allocation of manpower, tooling, technical competencies, and industrial means for conversion activities.
• Oversee electrical conversion, system installation, and functional tests, resolving daily technical roadblocks and liaising with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to ensure process compliance.
• Enforce strict adherence to operational standards, actively upholding and auditing Health & Safety, FOD prevention, Quality, DIM, and 5S/Housekeeping procedures across the designated zone.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Lean methodologies and digitalization tools to reduce cycle times and optimize conversion costs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction (Voice of Customer) and cross-zone synchronization, driving proactive communication and alignment across production lines to meet overall program milestones.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? We are looking forward to know you:

• Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 3 years in Production, Manufacturing Engineering, or Planning & Production Control within an industrial or aerospace environment.
• Soft skills: Strong leadership and conflict management skills, high autonomy, collaborative mindset, and adaptability to a night-shift shopfloor rhythm.
• Languages: Advanced level in Spanish & English (both written and spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Solid understanding of aircraft electrical/system assembly and testing processes, alongside continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, cost reduction, process digitalization).
• Valuable / Nice to have: Prior experience in A330 MRTT conversion or heavy aircraft modification/MRO; experience managing direct shopfloor teams and subcontracted labor; knowledge of EASA Part 21 / Part 145 regulations; familiarity with tools such as SIPLA, CATIA, DEMAT, or Bar Chart.

BENEFITS

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working applicable to production engineers, promoting 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.

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.

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.