Senior, Expert
Manufacturing Engineer – Metallic Technologies (d/f/m)
Job Description:
In order to support our growing research and industrialization roadmap, Airbus is looking for an:
Manufacturing Engineer – Metallic Technologies (d/f/m)
The Industrial Technology Team (OMT) drives innovation across the Airbus Commercial Industrial System — including Airbus Aerostructures, Airbus Atlantic, and the Supply Chain. As the industrial authority for Manufacturing Engineering & Industrial Technology, we ensure harmonization across the aerostructures.
Your team (OMTMW) specializes in metallic technologies, notably Additive, Forming, and Welding. We collaborate within multifunctional teams alongside Design Engineering, Materials & Processes, and Supply Chain Quality to support both serial production and future aircraft development. We are seeking a specialist/expert to drive these technology axes forward. This includes specifically a new research project on welding automation and monitoring, but also opportunities to work on forming and additive technologies.
Your location
You will be working at the largest German production site for commercial aircrafts situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.
Our Benefits for You
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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.
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Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave; work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
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Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
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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.
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Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your tasks and responsibilities
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Drive technology innovation: Lead the development of metal industrial technologies, from proposing new applications to driving serial process improvements. Specifically, welding automation and monitoring in a German LuFo funded research project.
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Master industrial readiness: Conduct Process Capability Analysis and lead Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 4–7 assessments.
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Lead end-to-end industrialization: Act as the industrial authority for welding, additive and forming, overseeing manufacturing trials, authorizing specifications for serial aircraft parts manufacturing or production equipment, supporting plants and guiding suppliers.
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Optimize product design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Design-to-Cost and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to ensure efficiency for current and future programs.
Your Profile
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Education & Experience: Master's degree in Engineering with a robust scientific basis and minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, having worked on both serial production support and new line/product development.
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Technical Expertise: Strong background in metallic aerospace materials and manufacturing processes: Welding (incl. automation), Additive (LB-PBF, wDED), Forming, heat treatment, NDT, surface finishing/protection; with proficiency in Process Capability Analysis and MRL assessments.
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Supplier Relations: Proven experience collaborating with external partners and suppliers for both serial production and (funded) research projects.
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Soft Skills: Leadership, autonomy, and the ability to influence cross-functional, transnational teams.
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Languages: Fluent in English (C2); German or French language skills are a plus.
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 Operations GmbH
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering
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