Industrial Means Engineer

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Industrial Means Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering department in Getafe, Madrid. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to design, build and deliver critical production assets for launcher components and satellite assemblies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage industrial means packages (tooling, MGSE, machines, autonomous systems) across programmes, ensuring delivery on time, cost and quality.
• Design, coordinate and execute tooling and MGSE for manufacturing, machining, assembly, testing, ground operations and transport.
• Attend customer meetings (ESA, Ariane) and interact with local or international suppliers, with occasional travel.
• Align stakeholder requirements from Manufacturing Engineering, Production, HSE, Quality and Logistics.
• Support ramp‑up planning, maintenance preparation and reliability of delivered means.
• Lead tender processes, create technical specifications, evaluate proposals and manage acquisition milestones (KOM, PDR, CDR, CISS, CIPS, FA).

Required profile

• Engineering background with experience in tooling, MGSE or industrial equipment design.
• Ability to analyse project performance and propose improvements.
• Strong communication skills for internal coordination and external supplier/customer interaction.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and supplier visits.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD for concept creation and GD&T analysis.
• Stress analysis and Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) experience.
• Technical specification writing and tender management.