Spacecraft Production Controller & Digitalization Lead

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Canteen on site

Community/CSR initiatives

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe near Madrid is hiring a Production Control Specialist to join the Spacecraft Production Spain team. You will link shop-floor assembly lines with project stakeholders, drive digitalization, standardization, and ensure delivery milestones under demanding production schedules.

The role requires a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, strong SAP/MRP knowledge, and advanced English skills for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced level in English required for transnational coordination.
• Experience in production control, shop-floor planning, or supply chain in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and material flow methods (Kanban, pull flows).
• Strong problem-solving, resilience and prioritisation under tight deadlines; ability to work in transnational teams.
• Knowledge of production KPI tracking and digital shop-floor tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end production planning from release to closure using pull flow logic.
• Manage MRP, warehouse tracking, stock control, and Kanban replenishment to ensure readiness for critical assembly phases.
• Identify and mitigate material and logistic risks, address non-conformities, and manage parasitic flows.
• Coordinate with AIT Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics to unblock bottlenecks.
• Track and report EAC, supply performance and manufacturing KPIs to ensure program visibility.
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives on the shop floor.

Skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Resilience

Priority management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace)

Tools

SAP

MRP management

Kanban

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe near Madrid is hiring a Production Control Specialist to join the Spacecraft Production Spain team. You will link shop-floor assembly lines with project stakeholders, drive digitalization, standardization, and ensure delivery milestones under demanding production schedules.

The role requires a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, strong SAP/MRP knowledge, and advanced English skills for international collaboration.