Metier Process Master Vehicle Engineeering, Subcon & Compliance MAS Leader (m/w/d)

About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job description

At the Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth, we are looking for a

Metier Process Master, Subcon & Compliance MAS Leader (m/w/d) for the Leadfunction Vehicle Engineering

Your location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Our Benefits for You

• 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.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Enabling the Métier Core Team to process and manage the associated "Métier Core Team Backlog" within the technical Métier specification scope
• Supporting strategy implementation and the integration of the Airbus Engineering Center in Łódź, Poland
• Overseeing subcontracting management and establishing a Control Tower for subcontracting and external assignments; coordinating the Call for Tenders across other Airbus divisions
• Assisting the leadership team in developing and maintaining a core/non-core strategy, as well as deriving make-or-buy decisions
• Managing the budget for activities outside the squads
• Ensuring Métier compliance with the overall mission, along with continuous review and alignment
• Defining and executing releases in line with schedule, cost, quality, and performance targets, while managing risks and opportunities
• Supporting the development of Métier methods & tools, with a special focus on DDMS (Digital Design, Manufacturing and Services)
• Supporting the implementation and rollout of Systems Engineering
• Driving the Airframe Roadmap forward regarding incremental developments and disruptive innovations
• Ensuring compliance with export control regulations for the Métier
• Facilitating and conducting ongoing estimations for the work items defined in the backlog / release plan

Desired skills and qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Aerospace Engineering or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of relevant experience in aerospace engineering, particularly in Airframe Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Several years of experience in engineering as well as in managing complex projects and work packages. Several years of experience in a leadership position with proven competence in team management and development.
• Results-oriented mindset characterized by a high degree of personal responsibility, motivation, and commitment.
• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and the ability to inspire people.
• A pragmatic approach to solving complex challenges.
• Structured way of working and the ability to present complex relationships simply.
• Business fluent in German and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally

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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

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