Production Control Spacecraft MAIT

Airbus SE; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid model

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Production Control Specialist to link shop-floor assembly with project stakeholders, driving digitalization and lean improvements while meeting tight schedules.

You will manage WOs, monitor progress, and coordinate with manufacturing and supply teams to ensure on-time delivery of flight hardware for major space programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in production control, shop-floor planning, or supply chain in manufacturing
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP / MRP) and Kanban/pull flow concepts
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization and cross-cultural collaboration
• Advanced English for transnational coordination
• Nice to have: familiarity with MAIT standards or shop-floor digital tools

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end production planning using Work Orders and monitor progress
• Control material flow with MRP, inventory, Kanban replenishment
• Identify and mitigate material shortages, non-conformities, and delays
• Coordinate with AIT Managers, Manufacturing Eng., Supply Chain, and Logistics
• Deliver operational reporting: EAC, supply performance, KPIs
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization of shop-floor processes

Skills

Production control

Shop-floor planning

Supply chain

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MRP

Kanban

Job description

Job Description: An opportunity for a Production Control Specialist has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Spacecraft Production Spain team within the Spacecraft MAIT (Manufacture, Assembly, Integration, and Test) perimeter. This multidisciplinary and international team oversees the execution, planning, and operational flow required to deliver flight hardware for major space programs. The jobholder will act as a pivotal link between shop-floor assembly lines and project stakeholders, driving digitalization, standardization, and delivery milestones under demanding production schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive operational production planning: Manage end-to-end Work Orders (from release to closure using pull flow logic) and run daily routines to monitor assembly progress, parts availability, and priority realignment.
• Control material flow and inventory: Execute MRP management, plant warehouse tracking, stock control, and Kanban replenishment to ensure component readiness for critical assembly phases.
• Mitigate material and logistic risks: Proactively identify parts shortages, manage non-conformities, resolve parasitic flows (cannibalization, missing parts, delivery discrepancies), and steer mitigation protocols.
• Coordinate cross-functional interfaces: Partner continuously with AIT Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics to unblock operational bottlenecks and manage transfer of work responsibilities.
• Deliver operational reporting: Track and report EAC (Estimate at Completion), supply performance, and manufacturing KPIs to secure program visibility and schedule compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization: Implement activity standardization, lean manufacturing initiatives, and digital shop-floor tools to enhance production control efficiency.

SKILLS

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

• Education: Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification/vocational training in Production Management or Logistics.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in production control, shop-floor planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical knowledge: Proficiency in ERP systems (specifically SAP / MRP management), inventory control methodologies (Kanban, pull flows), and production KPI tracking.
• Soft skills: Dynamic problem-solver with high resilience, strong priority-management skills under tight deadlines, and the ability to collaborate effectively in transnational, multicultural teams.
• Languages: Advanced level in English (essential for transnational coordination).
• Valuable / Nice to have: Familiarity with cleanroom environments, aerospace/spacecraft MAIT standards, or shop-floor digitalization tools.

BENEFITS

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Production Planning & Scheduling

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