#ET22R Innovation product manager (f/h)

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SAS; Marseille; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters SAS in Marignane seeks an Innovation Product Manager to lead advanced airframe studies and industrialization of complex subsystems. You will shape future aeronautics, act as technical referent, and coordinate cross‑functional teams across Production, Quality and Logistics.

The role requires 15+ years designing complex aeronautics products and demonstrators at low TRLs, a Master’s in Engineering, CATIA V5 and VPM PLM expertise, and professional English.

Qualifications

• 15+ years designing complex aeronautics products.
• 15+ years developing R&T demonstrators at low TRL levels.
• Proven experience leading a design office team.

Responsibilities

• Manage airframe studies across primary, onboarding and secondary structures.
• Design tooling and processes for industrialization of complex subsystems.
• Act as technical referent for mechanical and structural design studies.
• Mature new industrial technologies with prototype machinery via suppliers.
• Ensure manufacturing follow-up for demonstrators from PO to parts delivery.
• Coordinate Production, Quality, Logistics to deliver subsystems up to TRL6.

Skills

Technical English

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering / senior technician equivalent

Tools

CATIA V5

VPM PLM tools

Job description

Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Innovation product manager (m/f) to join the Research & Innovation department based in Marignane, France.

Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment.

You will live a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

To learn more about our site and our activities: Airbus Helicopters - Marignane

Your future missions:

• Manage and execute complex airframe studies covering the entire scope of helicopter subsystems (primary, onboarding, and secondary structures).
• Manage and design tooling and processes for the industrialization of complex subsystems.
• Act as a Technical Referent for mechanical and structural design studies, ensuring feasibility and providing expertise support to novice designers.
• Mature new industrial technologies, including piloting and designing prototype industrial means (e.g., specialized/automated machinery) in partnership with suppliers to demonstrate industrial viability.
• Ensure the technical follow-up of manufacturing for technological demonstrators, from purchase orders to parts delivery.
• Coordinate operational functions (Production, Quality, Logistics) to facilitate the successful delivery of new subsystems, managing development stages from low-level TRL demonstrators up to TRL6.

Your profile:

• Experience level: Minimum 15 years of experience as a designer of complex products in aeronautics, and minimum 15 years in the development of R&T demonstrators (specifically at low TRL levels). Demonstrated experience as a group leader supervising design office technicians.
• Technical Expertise / Education: Master’s Degree in Engineering (Bachelor+5) or highly experienced Technician (Bachelor+3) in Mechanical / Structure design studies. Expertise in Catia V5 (Standard modules, Sheet metal, Surface, GPS Stress Analysis, Drawings) and VPM-type PLM tools. Mastering mechanical design guidelines, aeronautical/automotive rules, and advanced awareness of safety, compliance, and airworthiness constraints.
• Language: Professional level of technical English.
• Soft skills: Strong agility, great versatility, leadership/mentoring ability, and effective cross-functional coordination.

3 Reasons to join us:

Our Values : Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

Inclusion and diversity : We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment, where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.

Compensation and benefits : At Airbus, we build the future together and your success is our priority. Expect a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit‑sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan), designed to reward the impact and performance you bring, both individually and collectively. We invest in your complete well‑being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement, and a commitment to a supported work‑life balance (parental support, flexibility). And for your daily life, benefits that make a difference:

• A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant, children's leisure center, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).
• Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

Our recruitment process:

• Analysis of your application by the recruitment department.
• Our positions require a security clearance, complete the questionnaire that will be sent to you.
• Conduct recruitment interviews: HR interview and technical interview with your future manager.
• Receive the job offer!

Ready to take off?

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 Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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