Production Engineer – A330 MRTT FAL

About the role

Airbus Defence & Space is looking for a Production Engineer to join the A330 MRTT FAL conversion line in Getafe, Spain. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a multifunctional team (Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Production Control) to meet delivery targets without pending work.
• Manage resources for a Global Network Team (human, tooling, infrastructure) composed of engineers, electricians, fitters, test technicians and EASA‑145 certifiers.
• Implement corporate values, cultural transformation and operational excellence across the shop floor.
• Support HO Systems Installation & Functional Test (AG2) strategy, monitor KPIs, and address deviations and industrial risks.
• Ensure compliance with EASA‑145 and POA standards, as well as Quality, Health & Safety, FOD and housekeeping requirements.
• Promote innovation and digitalisation (HoloLens, tablets, digital barchart) and lead industrial research initiatives.
• Collaborate with design engineering to define manufacturability, accessibility and testability requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (industrial, aeronautical or related).
• 2‑5 years of experience in aircraft production, preferably on A330 platforms, green or modified aircraft, and tanker systems.
• Proven experience organising and supervising production groups and supporting functions.
• Track record of applying continuous‑improvement methods to reduce cost and lead time.

Required skills

• A330 MRTT platform knowledge
• Tanker system integration
• EASA‑145 certification processes
• POA (Production Organization Approval) standards
• HO Systems Installation & Functional Test
• KPI monitoring and deviation management
• Digitalisation tools (HoloLens, tablets, digital barchart)