Job Description:

An opportunity for an Electrical & Wiring Manufacturing Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team within the MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) Program. Our multidisciplinary engineering team interfaces directly between Design Office and Production, driving the industrial conversion of civil A330-200 aircraft into world-class tanker variants across all MRTT Final Assembly Lines (FALs). 

You will reinforce our industrialization and shop-floor enablement activities, playing a decisive role in defining robust industrial sequences, testing solutions, and technical dossier creation for electrical harnesses, wiring installations, and aircraft systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Industrialize Electrical & Wiring Dossiers: Define and deliver integrated Manufacturing Dossiers, technical wiring check job cards, and work orders across Series, Retrofit, Working Parties, and FTB (Flight Test Bed) aircraft.

• Lead Production & Workshop Enablement: Support the electrical workshop (TPAP) and aircraft assembly lines (AG-2) with harness and control unit reworks, off-aircraft/on-aircraft troubleshooting, and automated wiring test data generation.

• Resolve Technical Nonconformities (NCs): Investigate shop-floor discrepancies, author actionable nonconformity resolutions (HNCs), track design engineering changes (ERCs), and implement corrective job cards to eliminate bottlenecks.

• Define Test Tooling & Industrial Means: Specify, adapt, and validate electrical test equipment, tooling, and PDU emissions in direct collaboration with the Test Means department.

• Drive Design-to-Manufacturing Concurrence: Partner with the Design Office and external suppliers in model revisions (including F927 and wiring reviews) to integrate industrial constraints early into product definitions.

• Foster Continuous Improvement & EHS: Implement Lean manufacturing standards, line balancing, and digital tool optimization, actively participating in SQCDP panels while strictly upholding environmental, health, and safety regulations.

SKILLS

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

• Education: Aerospace, Telecommunications or Industrial Engineering degree,with deep knowledge of electrical systems/installations. 
• Experience: At least 2-3 years of proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering specialised in wiring, within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or naval sectors.
• Soft skills: 
  • Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset across cross-functional organizations, positive and constructive approach to conflict resolution, accountability, and strong KPI/performance focus.
  • Highly motivated, proactive, and result-oriented mindset, with a strong enthusiasm and commitment to the role.  
• Languages: Advanced / Professional level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
• Technical knowledge: In-depth understanding of manufacturing and wiring processes, Lean Manufacturing principles, and root-cause analysis methodologies. Proficiency in CAD/CAM and engineering tools (such as CATIA, SAP, EPD, Sidie, or SNT or similar).
• Valuable / Nice to have: 
  • Previous manufacturing engineering experience in electrical systems or EWIS within the aerospace industry.
  • Working knowledge of automated continuity measurement systems and electrical test equipment.

• Hybrid working model: On-site presence is essential for this role due to close collaboration with manufacturing operations; remote work is limited to a maximum of 1 fixed day per week, agreed upon with the manager.

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.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

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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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