Overview
In this role you lead the Manufacturing Engineering team within Spacecraft Production & AIT Spain, driving engineering activities for the AIT area. You will co-engineer industrial plans with Design Offices to deliver high-precision, low-tolerance spacecraft assemblies for EOS, EOS and TNS programs within strict clean-room protocols. You'll manage cost and schedule targets, enable continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support bids and program execution. This is a hands-on leadership role in a highly technical, safety-conscious environment with a focus on impactful, space-grade manufacturing.
Compensaciones / Beneficios adaptable working arrangements
diversity and inclusion policy
permanent contract
opportunities to work on EOS and TNS programs
cross-functional collaboration
safety-focused environment
Responsabilidades Lead and develop the ME production team to meet schedule, quality, cost, and safety targets
Deliver complete Manufacturing Dossiers (planning, MBOM, assembly procedures, times, and specs)



for new programs in AIT using the DDMS toolset
Provide industrial plans and accurate ME NRC/RC cost estimates to support bidding and offers
Coordinate with EOS and TNS stakeholders and with Program Business Lines, AIT, Environmental Testing, and mechanical/ RF/ electrical leads
Maintain adherence to cost targets and EAC budgets with Program Managers and Finance controllers
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the AIT area while complying with standards
Requisitos principales Proven ME experience in space sector or high-precision environments and prior leadership of engineering teams
Experience in Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) within space or high-precision environments
Strong leadership, stakeholder coordination, and communication skills
Advanced English and Spanish written and spoken proficiency
Deep knowledge of spacecraft manufacturing domains (thermo-mechanical assembly, electrical hardware integration, test

📌 ME AIT Team Leader (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid