Team Leader AIT

Job Description:

Team leader Assembly, Integration & Testing

We are looking for a Team Leader to lead the Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) departments. In this role, you will report to the Head of AIT. You will manage a team of approximately 10–15 employees, both hierarchically and operationally.

Company description
Airbus Netherlands makes a vital contribution to the international Space industry in our current operational areas of Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments & Systems. In these fields we belong to the World top and seek to maintain the same level with future products and services. Our focus is to be a reliable partner that contributes to the success of our clients’ missions in a solution-driven and targeted manner.

Airbus Netherlands designs and builds structures for European launchers serving the commercial and institutional satellite markets. The combination of our long heritage and continually expanding expertise has equipped us with the capability to meet the rapidly changing demands in this field. The company also plays a crucial role on a variety of missions funded by ESA, NASA and commercial institutions to design and develop Solar Arrays used to power satellites, spacecraft and their payloads.

Key responsibilities:

Operational Planning

Assign team members to projects and workstations based on capacity planning and available resources.

Identify and anticipate workload bottlenecks and capacity constraints.

Plan, organize, and oversee the execution of team activities.

Ensure optimal and flexible deployment of people, tools, and facilities.

Support efficient utilization of test and production facilities (internal and external use).

Lead and Role out process and improvements.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage the team effectively, including people, processes, and resources.

Support the professional development of employees to ensure high-quality and flexible employability.

Facilitate knowledge sharing, knowledge transfer, and required certifications.

Act as a working supervisor when needed.

Coordinate (international) working groups for onsite customer support activities.

Technical Facilities & Safety

Ensure proper maintenance of tools, clean rooms, and production equipment.

Support the availability, development, and management of technical facilities.

Identify and escale building- and safety-related issues, ensuring proper follow-up.

Stakeholder Management & Improvement

Advise the Head of AIT on management and knowledge-area topics and support implementation within the team.

Contribute to departmental plans, annual investment plans, and budgets, including monitoring and reporting deviations.

Co-responsible for executing approved investment proposals.

Contribute to business development and acquisition activities within the knowledge area.

Translate developments in the field into team activities and processes.

Drive continuous improvement within the area of responsibility.

Profile of our ideal candidate:

Hands‑on experience in a technical environment.

Strong understanding of technical systems, processes, and/or infrastructure.

Strong focus on quality, LEAN and continuous improvement in all aspects of work.

Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, developers, and technicians.

Strong conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to inspire and guide individuals towards common goals, in line with Airbus values.

Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and actively listen to others.

Strong team player with awareness of own and others’ emotions (emotional intelligence).

Open to change and able to adapt to new situations and evolving environments.

Requirements

MBO/ HBO Bachelor degree (technical background preferred)

2–5+ years of experience as a team leader, supervisor, or project lead in a technical environment

Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Dutch (verbal and written)

Available 40 hours per week.

Residency in the Netherlands

What’s in it for you?

competitive salary including participation PME pension fund

27 holidays + 13 ADV days per year based on full time employment

easily accessible head office near Leiden Central Station

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