Production Control Spacecraft MAIT

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

On-site facilities & canteen

Transport service

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Production Control Specialist to join the Spacecraft Production Spain team within MAIT. You will bridge shop-floor assembly and project stakeholders, driving digitalization, standardization and on-time delivery under tight schedules.

You will manage end-to-end work orders, control material flow, mitigate risks, coordinate with AIT Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics, and report KPIs to ensure schedule compliance.

Formación

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated production control or shop-floor planning experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and inventory control.
• Strong communication in a multicountry team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Drive end-to-end production planning from release to closure using pull flow logic.
• Manage material flow, inventory, and Kanban replenishment to ensure readiness for critical assemblies.
• Identify and mitigate parts shortages, non-conformities, and delivery discrepancies.
• Coordinate with AIT Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics to unblock bottlenecks.
• Track and report EAC, supply performance, and KPIs to ensure schedule visibility.
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization of shop-floor processes.

Conocimientos

English (Advanced)

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Educación

Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

Herramientas

SAP

MRP management

Kanban

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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.

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.
• 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 & Employment Details

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

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. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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.