Job Description:

In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new

Senior Designer - Airplane Doors (d/f/m)

At Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth we are looking in the department "Airplane Doors Design" for you as our new highly skilled Senior Designer - Airplane Doors (d/f/m) to shape our common path to sustainable aerospace.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours (30) and an adapted scope of tasks.

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.

Your benefits

• Exciting tasks on unique products and services

• A very good working atmosphere with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our products

• Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing

• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses, Job-bicycle, EGYM-Wellpass

• On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen, café, kiosk and self-service market

• Good connection to public transportation

• Compatibility of family and career (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual time off)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

The main activities are the support to production or in-service support such as sustainable improvements of the existing products and the development of new competitive door systems for an emission free aviation.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead critical projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the department.

Your responsibilities will be mainly focused on the following tasks:

• Lead of conceptualization, development and detailed design of an airplane door system, ensuring they meet strict performance, weight, and cost requirements

• Lead of critical or complex projects and multi-functional teams, especially in case of crises or recovery activities

• Representing the doors design function in a trustful environment towards key stakeholders such as VSM, project management and program management

• Proactively identifying issues (technical or organizational) and proposing and driving the solution finding

• Showing commitment to deliver under challenging time schedules and engaging co-workers

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

• Continuous support towards Head of Department in a variety of capacities, including project prioritization, strategic planning, improvement projects and performance reviews

• Check and approval of drawings and documents

• Alignment of specification requirements with suppliers and customers

• Coordination of work packages with external engineering subcontractors

Desired skills and qualifications

You should have the following knowledge and qualifications:

• University degree in the field of engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar

• Several years of practical experience in the development of aerospace structures or system integration

• Technical leadership to steer projects and personnel

• Very good analytic and conceptional abilities

• Solution-oriented way of working

• Communication strength and team spirit within an international team

• High personal commitment and engagement

• Strive for continuous improvement

• Knowledge in CATIA V5 and 3DExperience appreciated

• Language Skills: German intermediate and English negotiation level

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply now onlinewith your relevant documents (CV, short cover letter and certification for highest degree)!

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 HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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