Industrial Manager – SIRTAP Program

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Industrial Manager to join the SIRTAP Program Operations Team in Getafe, Madrid. You will be the primary voice of the Final Assembly Line (FAL) and a key link between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of high‑performance tactical unmanned aerial systems from bidding to final delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the industrial strategy and plan (core/non‑core, make‑or‑buy, footprint) aligned with COO objectives.
• Act as Operations Responsible and FAL Lead, managing requests from bidding through customer delivery.
• Lead cross‑functional industrial teams and coordinate with side organisations to fulfil FAL needs and ensure manufacturing execution (OQOTOC).
• Consolidate industrial costs for new aircraft offers and support commercial campaigns.
• Ensure concurrence activities with engineering teams on new developments and integrated planning.
• Manage supply‑chain compliance and supplier integration for FAL requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in industrial management, production planning, supply chain and program management within aerospace, defence or complex manufacturing.
• Advanced fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership, decision‑making under pressure and multicultural collaboration skills.

Required skills

• SAP
• MS Office
• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma
• Export Control knowledge

What we offer

• Competitive salary and vacation days plus additional days‑off.
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service where applicable.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.