Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Design Engineering Change Manager for Airbus Derivatives programs

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

A vacancy for an Engineering Change Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe. The successful applicant will join Configuration Design Engineering department at Air Power in Spain (TADXC1).

For engineering related stages, you will act as a Change Manager for the Airbus derivatives programs, covering the stablished A330 MRTT but also with activity in the brand new ones A321 AEWC and A321 Patmar. You will be in charge of support to configuration activities for programs, develop the process and tools and prepare the design baselines for different operative purposes. As well you will be part of the new DDMS implementations and other trends that are shaping the future of our Design methodologies and processes. As a centre of competence, you will influence and cross collaborate progressively with other programs and processes under our deparment socpe.

In the framework of your activities, you will have interaction with Design, Systems Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering, Programs and Services.

Your fresh view will be a key factor to develop our function within the new trends and technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage modifications flow.
Support to certification process for authorities.
Prepare reports on the configuration at different stages.
Define the general criteria and requirements that must fulfill the design product structure, as well as support to its creation.
Participate as representative in the Configuration meetings.
Check if as design product structure comply with change objectives and procedures.
Participate in the definition of requirements to be implemented on PLM related with the Configuration Management tasks. Verification and validation of its implementation.
Support the update and definition of configuration procedures included in Design Organization Manual.
Checking of the already/not yet certified items to identify the certification needs for an specific version in development

SKILLS

Educated to Aeronautical or Industrial engineering degree or a related discipline.
2 - 3 years of experience in Configuration Management at least equal to CM Certification level 1 (CM contributor)
2 - 3 years of experience in Specific Design Engineering pr in MRTT program, Airworthiness or Chief Engineering (Modifications and Design Changes)
Knowledge of configuration tools/PLM, specially Sprint.NET and EPD-Connect/Optegra
Advanced level in English and Spanish. French will be a plus.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Proactive, able to propose new ideas and improvement driven
Innovative and open minded

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
Collective transport service in some sites.
Benefits such as 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.
Special rates in products & benefits.

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Configuration Management

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