Research and Technology Composite Engineer (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support Airbus we are looking for a

Research and Technology Composite Engineer (d/f/m)

An open position for a Composite Engineer has arisen within the Composite Technology team for Central Manufacturing Engineering inside Airbus Aerostructures in Stade. This transnational  team is maturing new technologies in R&T in order to secure, improve, and ramp up both legacy and future aircraft programs.

Your location

With its 2,500 employees, the Stade plant is a constantly growing producer of complex CFRP components. All vertical stabilizers for Airbus commercial aircraft, the A400M and various individual parts from the Airbus programs come from Stade. Even in times of industrial change, the Stade plant wants to maintain its position as market leader for complex CFRP components for the aviation industry - with a powerful strategy in the areas of processes, products and people. Stade offers you a modern working environment, combined with a high quality of life in the region and proximity to Hamburg.

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

To identify the needs from the customer (plants, new programs) and deliver solutions through the set-up of R&T projects in transnational context.

To support & validate developments with Experts, Industrial and Digital Architects.

To develop & implement improvements to Composite processes & Technologies.

To plan and perform physical trials and developments to enable maturation and validation of processes, materials and technologies , including robust data capture and analysis.

To collaborate with (and manage) partners such as Technological centres or suppliers for new developments

Desired skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree for materials, manufacturing systems or similar 

First experience in managing trials in shopfloor environment, composite manufacturing process and project management 

Fluent English and German skills

Highly motivated and engaged, very high attitude for working independently and open minded for new developments

Being creative and passion for working in a transnational technical environment

Interest to work technically on a product and a process

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

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 Aerostructures GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering <JF-MA-ME>

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