Manufacturing & Industrialization Engineer; m​/f​/d Supplier Operations

Job Description:

In order to support our Extended Enterprise department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Manufacturing & Industrialization Engineer (m/f/d) - Supplier Operations (d/f/m). Within the Extended Enterprise at ADS, we are seeking a skilled professional with a proven track record in metallic, composite, and assembly technologies to lead the industrialization process within our German supplier base. In this strategic role, you will act as a vital link between Airbus and our supplier industrial teams, taking ownership of the extension of processes and procedures for the Extended Enterprise across our Manching site.

Your location - Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

• Fair Compensation & Extras:
  Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy:
  Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work:
  On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects:
  Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

• Industrial Focal Point & Leadership:
  Act as the primary technical and industrial interface between Airbus internal functions (Procurement, Design, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering) and external suppliers for all manufacturing topics.
• Industrialization & Execution:
  Lead the industrialization of new work packages (WPs) and major modifications, ensuring full compliance with Quality, Cost, and Schedule targets (OTOCOQ).
• Technology & Process Assessments:
  Provide technical assessments for Additive Manufacturing (AM), metallic, composite, and assembly technologies, ensuring knowledge capitalization across Airbus D&S.
• Supplier Capability & Auditing:
  Evaluate supplier industrial capabilities, process validations, capacity, and manufacturing flow robustness to support RFP evaluations and Make/Buy decisions.
• Quality & Non-Conformance Management:
  Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activities, drive non-conformance reduction, and support suppliers in achieving and maintaining RP3 certification.
• Process Optimization & Offsets:
  Drive continuous improvement (Lean Manufacturing) across the supply chain and lead high-impact industrial offset projects, including international travel to key supplier locations (e.g., India or the UAE).
• Compliance & Sustainability:
  Ensure supply chain compliance with environmental standards (e.g., acting as the manufacturing focal point for the REACH project) and the Airbus Code of Conduct.

• Education:
  
  Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or an equivalent qualification).
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record in manufacturing, assembly, and special processes (metallic, composite, or Additive Manufacturing) within a supplier quality, industrialization, or manufacturing engineering role.
• Project & Matrix Leadership:
  Strong…