Night-Shift Production Electrical Engineer – Aerospace

Airbus

Getafe

On-site

EUR 54,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

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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.