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.

Industrial Configuration Engineer

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

An opportunity for an Industrial Configuration Engineer has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Manufacturing Engineering / Configuration Management Team.

Our motto is: "We secure the industrial system of today and define the sustainable industrial solution of the future."

Getafe Plant is a world-class center of excellence specializing in the structural assembly and equipping of Horizontal Tail Planes (HTPs) for the A320, A330, and A350 families, as well as the S19 section for the A350.

The jobholder will reinforce our Manufacturing Engineering team, taking a key role in managing the full end-to-end change and configuration process of our aircraft programs in a highly multicultural, multidisciplinary, and digitally transforming environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

End-to-End Modification Management: Handle the E2E management and industrial impact analysis of program modifications (MODs), covering all tasks under Configuration Management responsibility.
Product Structure Maintenance: Maintain and manage the manufacturing Product Breakdown Structure based on the product design, as well as registering and industrializing new Part Numbers.
MRP & Re-allocation Management: Update specific inputs within the MRP system and actively manage re-allocation processes to meet production delivery targets.
Engineering Approvals: Provide Manufacturing Engineering (ME) signature/approval on the Definition Dossier (DFM) Interface and Frontier Drawings.
Documentation & Customer Approval: Create and update Component Delivery Specifications (CDS) documents, acting as a core team member to secure final customer approval.
Digital Transformation: Act as an active core member in the implementation and deployment of new Configuration Management digital tools.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

Education: University Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Aeronautical, or a related discipline).
Experience: Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably within complex industrial, automated, or aerospace environments.
Soft skills: High passion, energy, and motivation for continuous improvement. Strong teamwork spirit, creativity, integrity, reliability, and leadership potential to manage transversal projects.
Languages: Negotiation level in English is a must. Capitalization of another European language will be valued.
Technical knowledge / Valuable: Familiarity with configuration management tools, MRP systems, and digital transformation mindset in manufacturing environments.

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 (+35 days off in total).
Attractive salary and comprehensive compensation package.
Hybrid model of working when possible (up to 40% remote work), promoting the work-life balance.
Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office at the Getafe plant.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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 SL

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.