Head of Structure Design & integration Engineer Senior (f/m)

Airbus; Kraków; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o. seeks a senior leader to head the Structure Design & Integration Engineer team responsible for nacelle, pylon airframe product design, and propulsion system integration.

You will guide ~10 engineers, align with propulsion and customer expectations, and drive recruitment and upskilling efforts. The role emphasizes delivery on time and budget, collaboration with stakeholders, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment within Airbus Poland

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical/System Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 10 years in mechanical design or system integration.
• English: negotiation level.

Responsibilities

• Define team strategy and objectives aligned with Airbus Poland Engineering center and propulsion goals.
• Support and engage people through coaching, mentoring, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Develop team capabilities through resources, processes, methods and upskilling plans.
• Ensure delivery of team outputs on time, cost, quality and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Team spirit

Stakeholders management

English level

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/System)

Job description

Job Description:

Head of Structure Design & integration Engineer Senior – Airbus Commercial Engineering Center

As part of Airbus’s ambition to grow a proficient and competitive Engineering organisation, we are launching a Commercial Aircraft Engineering Centre in Poland. This initiative aims to leverage Poland’s talent pool and technological ecosystem, specifically in the field of Propulsion systems, while supporting our broader Engineering workload and competitiveness requirements, and reinforcing Airbus’ strategic engagement with Poland.

Role Overview

Join Airbus Poland Engineering center, as the Manager of the “Structure design & Integration Engineer” team, responsible for the team designing Nacelle and Pylon Airframe products and propulsion system physical integration.

You will lead and develop a team composed of around 10 Engineers in charge of contributing to Airbus proprietary products design such as air inlet or Pylon design ; Specifying, guiding, and validating supplier Nacelle components ; Physically integrating all major propulsion system components.

In this frame, the propulsion engineering domain needs you to improve and develop our products as well as our dynamic design structure community !

Key Responsibilities

1. Define Team strategy and objectives

• Align team goals with Airbus Poland Engineering center strategy, Propulsion Engineering center needs and Customer expectations

• Foster collaboration with all stakeholders, and clarify roles and responsibilities

2. Support & Engage People

• Guide and support the team members in their daily job, by providing technical advice, coaching and mentoring

• Promote well-being, Airbus Values, empowerment, and collaboration while aligning objectives with personal development.

• Foster a motivating, inclusive environment where transparency, feedback, and lessons learned are valued.

3. Develop Team Capabilities

• Manage resources, competences, Processes, methods and tools.

• Define upskilling plan and trainings for the team, with the support of Propulsion Engineering Center

• Drive recruitment, resource adaptation, and knowledge management.

4. Ensure Delivery

• Ensure Team deliveries on Time, Cost, Quality and Performance

The Ideal Profile

Education & Experience

• Education:.Engineering Degree in Mechanical/System Engineering or related discipline

• Aeronautics context and certification framework (CS-25) knowledge would be a plus

• Experience: ~10 years in Mechanical design or System Integration

• English: Negotiation level

Soft Skills

• Leadership and good communication and listening skills

• Curiosity, and problem solving oriented mindset

• Autonomy and team spirit

• Stakeholders management skills

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 Polska Sp. z o.o.

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Leadership

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.