TECHNICAL DIRECTOR F/M

Airbus Helicopters; Łódź; On-site; PLN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Polska seeks an experienced Engineering leader responsible for overall engineering areas, people and technical management. You will drive strategy, budget, KPIs and cross-functional collaboration across European sites to ensure cost, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management and a passion for continuous improvement. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and contribute to executive-level decision making, with readiness

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience delivering strategic engineering directions.
• Track record in implementing engineering strategies, policies, processes and systems.
• At least 5 years in aeronautics engineering (design, stress, testing or related).
• Proven project management experience and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align engineering areas and teams, including people and technical management.
• Implement engineering strategy and operational goals to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Drive continuous learning and adoption of cutting-edge engineering tools.
• Collaborate with Managing Director and Management Board on aligned strategy.
• Coordinate with France, Germany and Spain leadership to deliver high-quality services.
• Escalate operational topics when needed and mitigate risks.
• Develop organizational structure, resource plans and culture to meet objectives.
• Provide leadership, training and coaching, and conduct regular performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Pressure tolerance

Problem solving

Delivery focus

Building high-performance teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to travel

Stakeholder management

Airbus knowledge (advantage)

Education

Engineering degree (Masters preferred)

Lead engineering function experience

Aeronautics engineering experience

Project management experience

Business relations experience

Aviation processes knowledge

English and Polish fluent; French/German a plus

Poland business reality understanding

Job description

Mission

Drive and align the strategic direction for the engineering teams according to the needs of the business. Provide clear technical leadership and vision, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills. Build bridges and communication channels to the Airbus Helicopters teams and key stakeholders in other sites and drive the transnational integration.

Role

• Overall responsibility for the Engineering areas in Airbus Helicopters Polska, which will include people and technical management.
• Responsibility for implementing engineering strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed expectations for quality, cost and delivery
• Cultivate an environment of continuous learning and advocate for the adoption of cutting-edge engineering tools to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with Managing Director and Management Board Members in elaborating and implementing the aligned strategy of Airbus Helicopters Engineering Polska
• Actively collaborate with the Airbus Helicopters Engineering in order to deliver high-quality services and promote the collaboration between the teams at different sites
• Act as an escalation point for operational topics
• Develop and align the Airbus Helicopters Engineering Polska strategy with key stakeholders
• Cultivate and uphold superior capabilities in project management and engineering skills & competences across the teams

Tasks

• Work closely with the Airbus Helicopters leadership team located mainly in France, Germany and Spain
• Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process
• Prepare and monitor Engineering budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals
• Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Engineering function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure that engineering strategies and processes are in place for Airbus Helicopters Poland to meet Airbus Helicopters business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets
• Manage planning and prioritise to ensure that multi-disciplinary resource is well aligned to maximise delivery of projects according to the strategy
• Create and implement best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance in line with the overall Airbus Helicopters top company objectives and transformation
• Take ownership of the engineering policy, guidelines and any associated documents
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
• Support project management to cross functional activity required for project execution
• Report on Engineering activities on a regular basis to the Managing Director
• Ensure quality and reliability standards are implemented and maintained
• Responsible for developing the appropriate organisational structure, resource plans and culture to support the business objectives
• Provide leadership, coordination, trainings and coaching to the team,
• Complete regular performance reviews, manage attendance,
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors

Skills and Attributes

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Problem-solving abilities
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Ability to build, lead & scale effective teams in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment,
• Ability to form strong cross-functional partnerships
• Readiness to perform business travels (mainly France and Germany)
• Excellent and proven stakeholder management
• Airbus and/or Airbus Helicopters knowledge is an advantage

Qualifications and Experience Levels

• Educated to degree level (preferably Masters) in engineering science
• Demonstrable experience of leading an engineering function with a proven track record in engineering leadership delivering effective engineering strategies, policies, processes and systems
• At least 5 years of proven aeronautics engineering experience (design, stress calculations, testing or other engineering areas)
• Proven project management experience
• Proven experience in building business relations - positive feedback from internal clients, supervisors and colleagues as for the quality of the collaboration
• Knowledge and technical understanding of aviation processes, components and design techniques
• Perfect command of English and Polish, French and/or German will be a plus
• Understanding of Polish Business reality - proven experience in performing managing function in Poland

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.

Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o.

Permanent

Professional

Leadership

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